The Power to Switch



Your laptop AC adapter states that it is “auto switching.” What does this mean?

A) The power supply can be used in many different countries

B) The power supply can be used on many different laptop models

C) The power supply can be used with many different operating systems

D) The power supply can be used on both laptops and docking stations

E) The power supply can be used as a power source or as a car


The answer: A) The power supply can be used in many different countries

An auto switching power supply can support multiple voltages without flipping a physical “switch.” Most laptop auto-switching power supplies can support both 110 volts and 220 volts, which covers the power requirements in most countries. All you need is a power plug adapter, and you can take your laptop anywhere!

Want to know more? Watch “Laptop Power Technologies.”

Laptop computers are the ultimate portable computing device, and their portability means that you’ll need to use many different power sources. In this video, you’ll learn about fixed input power supplies, auto-switching power supplies, and battery technologies.