Reference number: CH000585
Additional information about power in different
countries.
Issue:Additional information about power in different countries.
Additional information:When traveling to another country you may need to utilize an
adapter or alternate power plug in order for your computer or laptop
to accept power voltage needed for that country.
There are numerous web sites dedicated to a listing of the types
of power plugs and connecters across the world. These sites can be
found through our power supply network
section.
Answers:
What type of power adapter or converter
do I need?
Depending on the country you are visiting and the type of
computer you are using will affect the type of adapter you need. Many
desktop computers and some laptop computers and other portable
computers have a switch that enables the power supply to convert
between multiple voltages. For example, a power supply may enable a
user to convert between 115V and 230V. If the country you are
visiting supports the alternate voltage, you may only need to
purchase a power adapter that enables your plug to connect to a
different type of power plug. If your computer does not support
the voltage of the country you are visiting, you will need to
purchase a voltage converter capable of converting the voltage of
the country you are visiting to the voltage of your computer.
Where can I purchase power adapters or
voltage converter?
There are numerous locations that supply and carry many adapters
for your power needs; below are a few examples of where adapters can
be purchased.
- Local electronics store such as Radio
Shack often carry a selection of power adapters.
- Numerous web pages on the Internet carry a large variety of
adapters.
- If your computer manufacturer manufacturers portable
computers, they may carry adapters that can be used with your
portable computer.
- Many airport shops carry power adapters for different
countries and/or the country you may be visiting.
What type of power adapter do I need to
purchase?
Depending upon what country you are currently in and what
country you are planning on going to will change the type of
adapter you need. Visit our power
supply network section for a listing of the type of power
connections in each country to determine the type of power adapter
you will need to purchase.
What type of voltage converter should I
purchase?
When purchasing a voltage converter you should consider the below
recommendations.
- Make sure the voltage converts the voltage
of your computer to the country you are visiting. For example,
if you are from the United States of America, your computer is
currently running on 115V-120V and 60Hz. If you are traveling
to France, their power system utilizes 230V and 50Hz. A listing
of what countries use what power can be found through our power
supply network section.
- Make sure the voltage converter is capable of handling the
device it is being plugged into. Some voltage converters are
designed for small devices such as an iron and are not capable
of supporting computers.
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