Powering a Laptop Batteries Overseas

Do I need to get a power converter to plug in my laptop batteries and charge it when traveling in Europe? To make sure your laptop can deal with the voltage range, check the laptop's manual for its power specifications - or look on the chunky block part of the power cord to see if "100-240V" is listed next to Input. But while you may not need a power converter, you'll probably need a plug converter to slip over the prongs of your American power cord and adapt it for the different European outlet configurations.