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Foreign Voltage Guide
Following is a guide to voltages in foreign countries. In general, all
references to 110V apply to the range from 100V to 160V. References
to 220V apply to the range from 200V to 260V. Where 110/220V is
indicated, voltage varies within the country, depending on the location.
Some countries have more than one outlet configuration. Adapter plugs
do not convert voltage.
A
B
NWG-1C
NWG-11C
Grounded Grounded
H
I
C
D
NWG-13C
Grounded J
NWG-14C
Grounded
K
E
F
G
NWG-3C NWG-2C NWG-12C
Grounded Grounded Grounded
L
M
N
NWG-135C
NW-4C
NW-3C
NW-2C
NW-1C NW-135C NW-10C
Grounded Ungrounded Ungrounded Ungrounded Ungrounded Ungrounded Ungrounded COUNTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VOLTAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLUG
Afghanistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A, L
Algeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Angola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antigua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
*Argentina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Armenia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aruba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Austria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Azores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bahamas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bahrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bangladesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barbados . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Belgium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Belize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bermuda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bolivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bosnia-Herzegovina . . . . . . . . . . .
Botswana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
*Brazil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulgaria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Burundi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cameroon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cambodia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cayman Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cen. Africa Rep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Columbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Costa Rica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Croatia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Czech Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Denmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dominican Rep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ecuador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Egypt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
El Salvador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethiopia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fiji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
French Guiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gambia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ghana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gibraltar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Great Britain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greenland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grenada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guatemala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guinea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guyana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Haiti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Honduras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hungary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iceland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
110/220V . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . .
110V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
110/220V . . .
110V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
110V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
110/220V . . .
110V . . . . . . .
110/220V . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
110/220V . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
110/220V . . .
110V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
110V . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
110V . . . . . . .
110V . . . . . . .
110V/220V . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
110V . . . . . . .
110V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
110V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
110V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
110V . . . . . . .
110V . . . . . . .
110V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
220V . . . . . . .
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A, E, L, J, M
A, L
A, E, L, J, M
A, F, L, K
A, L
A, E, L, J
F, K
A, L
A, E, L, J
E, J
A, H, L, M
A, L
E, J
A, L
E, J
E, J
A, E, L, J
A, L
A, H, L, M
A, E, H, L, J, M
A, L
A, L
A, E, L, J
E, J
A, J, L
E, J
A, L
A, L
A, L
A, F, L, K
A, E, F, L, J, K
E, J
A, E, L, J
A, L
A, H, L, M
A, L
L
E, J
A, E, L, J
A, L, G
E, J
A, L
F, K
A, L, N
A, L
A, L
A, H, L, M
A, L
A, H, L, M
A, H, L, M
H, I, L, M
A, L
A, L
A, H, L, M
E, J
A, L
A, E, L, J, M
E, J
E, J
A, D, H, L, M, N
A, L
A, L
*India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A, D, H, L, M, N
COUNTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VOLTAGE . . . . . .
Indonesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110/220V . . . . . .
Iran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Iraq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Ivory Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Jamaica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110/220V . . . . . .
Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100V . . . . . . . . . .
Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Kenya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110/220V . . . . . .
Kuwait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Laos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Lebanon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110/220V . . . . . .
Liberia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110V . . . . . . . . . .
Libya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110/220V . . . . . .
Luxembourg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Macao . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
*Madeira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Majorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110/220V . . . . . .
Malawi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Malaysia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Malta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Martinique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110V . . . . . . . . . .
Morocco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Mayanmar (Burma) . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Nepal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Netherlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Netherlands Antilles . . . . . . . . . . . 110/220V . . . . . .
New Caledonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Nicaragua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110V . . . . . . . . . .
Niger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Nigeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Norway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Okinawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110V . . . . . . . . . .
Oman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Pakistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Panama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110V . . . . . . . . . .
Paraguay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110/220V . . . . . .
Philippines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110/220V . . . . . .
Poland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Portugal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110/220V . . . . . .
Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110V . . . . . . . . . .
Qatar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Romania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Russian Federation . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
St. Lucia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
St. Maarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110/220V . . . . . .
St. Vincent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Saudi Arabia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110/220V . . . . . .
Scotland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Senegal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Seychelles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Singapore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Slovakia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
*South Africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110/220V . . . . . .
Sri Lanka (Ceylon) . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Sudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Surinam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110V . . . . . . . . . .
Swaziland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Sweden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Switzerland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Syria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Tahiti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110V/220V . . . . .
Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110V . . . . . . . . . .
Tanzania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Thailand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Tibet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Trinidad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110/220V . . . . . .
Tunisia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110/220V . . . . . .
Turkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Turks & Caicos Island . . . . . . . . . . 110V . . . . . . . . . .
Ukraine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Uganda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Upper Volta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Uruguay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110V . . . . . . . . . .
U. S. Virgin Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . 110V . . . . . . . . . .
Venezuela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110V . . . . . . . . . .
Vietnam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110/220V . . . . . .
Wales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Yemen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Zaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Zambia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
Zimbabwe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220V . . . . . . . . . .
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PLUG
A, E, L
A, L
A, H, L, M
A, H, L, M
A, G, L
B, L
A, L
E, J
E, J
A, H, L, M
A, H, L, M
A, E, L, J
A, H, L, M
A, E, L, J
A, L
E, H, J, M
A, L
A, L
A, L
A, L
A, L
H, M
H, M
A, H, L, M
A, L
E, J
A, D, H, L, M, N
A, H, L, M
A, L
A, L, N
A, E, L, J, M
A, L
F, K
E, J
A, L
A, H, L, M
A, L, N
E, J, K
A, H, L, M
A, L
E, J
A, L
A, E, L, J
A, E, L, J
A, L
A, L
E, J
A, H, L, M
A, L
A, L
A, H, L, M
A, B, D, E, N
A, H, L, M
A, B, C, D, E, N
A, H, L, M
A, L, N
A, H, L, M
A, D, H, L, M, N
A, L
C, D, N
A, L
A, L
A, H, L, M
A, H, L, M
A, L
A, L, N
L
A, L
A,E, L, J
E, J
A, H, L, M
A, E, L, J
A, D, F, K, L, N
A, H, L, M
A, L
A, L
E, J
A, L
A, H, L, M
A, L
A, F, H, K, L, M
E, J
E, J
E, J
A, E, L, J A, H, L, M
A, E, J, L, M
A, L
A, H, L, M
A, H, L, M
*Countries using Direct Current (DC) in certain areas. Do not use converters with DC.
Travel Smart
You can purchase Travel Smart converters separately or with a
set of foreign adapter plugs that will fit most electrical outlets
worldwide. Ask your retailer for Travel Smart converters and
adapter plugs to ensure that your travel is secure and convenient.
Don't gamble on your next trip by using an inferior converter,
transformer, or adapter plug. Be sure it's a top-quality,
technologically advanced Travel Smart product for all your voltage
conversion needs.
Contact Travel Smart by Conair directly at 1-800-326-6247
regarding foreign voltage conversion applications.
Additional tips for smart travelers:
• Some cruise ships use 220/250V and may have a different outlet -- be sure to check with your cruise line or travel agent.
• Some 110V countries may use a nonpolarized outlet. If your
appliance has a polarized plug, you will need to use our NW-3C
adapter plug. • You can use your 110/125V domestic appliance in Japan’s 100V
system without a converter or transformer, but it may run a
little more slowly or not get as hot. However, you may need a
nonpolarized North American adapter plug (NW-3C).
Beware the European Bathroom Shaver Socket
The 110/125V outlets found in many European bathrooms are for
use ONLY with low wattage appliances, such as electric shavers,
oral hygiene devices, etc. DO NOT use your hair dryer or other
high wattage appliance with this outlet, or even with a converter
or transformer.
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Voltage
Understanding Electricity Basics... What In the world is the
difference? In North America we operate on 110/125 volt Alternating
Current (AC). However, most of the world has 220/250 volt AC, which
is twice the voltage we use here. This means that when appliances
made for use in North America (110/125V) are plugged into a foreign
(220/250V) outlet, the motor goes twice as fast as it was designed
to, damaging or destroying the appliance. In order to use a North
American appliance abroad, it is necessary to convert (or step-down)
the 220/250 volt electricity to 110/125 volts with either a converter
or transformer.
Dual Voltage Appliances
An increasing number of appliances are dual voltage (110/250V). Dual
voltage appliances can be used in countries with either 110/125V
or 220/250V AC currents. You do not need to use a converter or
transformer. You may still need an adapter plug to plug the appliance
into the wall outlet. To determine if your appliance is dual voltage, look
for a switch or a label/rating plate usually located on the back of the
appliance that reads "100-240V". If there is a switch, always select the
proper voltage setting before plugging the appliance into the electrical
outlet. Some appliances switch voltage automatically; please consult
your owner's manual.
Voltage Conversion for Single Voltage (110/125V) Appliances
Step-down converters and transformers step down 220/250 foreign
voltage to 110/125V domestic voltage. Step-up converters and
transformers do just the opposite. They step up North American
110/125 volt current to 220/250 volts, so foreign appliances can be
used in 110/125 volt countries (USA/Canada).
Battery Chargers and USB Power Adapters
Many camcorder battery chargers and laptop battery chargers are
dual voltage and can be used with just an adapter plug (for wall outlet). Please see “Dual Voltage Appliances” section above for help on how
to determine if your battery charger is dual voltage. If it’s not dual
voltage, we recommend you use a transformer. If your battery charger
is not dual voltage and is less than 25 watts, you may also use a
converter equipped with a low wattage setting. USB Power Adapters
are dual voltage and only need to be used with an adapter plug.
The type of conversion device travelers will need depends on the type
of appliance and the wattage of the appliance being taken overseas. There are two distinct types of appliances: Electric and Electronic. Converters are mostly for electric appliances with simple heating
devices and/or universal motor products such as garment steamers,
irons, etc. Converters should be used only for short periods of time
with products over 25 watts (approximately 30 minutes). Converters
can be used with electronic circuitry appliances rated 0-25 watts if the
converter is equipped with a low wattage setting. NOTE: Converters should not be used with power tools or
equipment containing electronic circuitry, such as computers,
TVs, stereos, or with hair care products equipped with an ALCI
ground interrupter switch and reset button, or curling irons,
and flat irons (hair straighteners) over 25 watts. Contact the
manufacturer of your appliance if you are unsure if electronic
circuitry is being used. Travel Smart® by Conair® suggests
using one of our dual voltage hair care products, which only
need to be used with an adapter plug. You can purchase our
adapter plugs, dual voltage hair dryers, hair straighteners, and
other products from Conair at www.conair-store.com. Transformers are for electronic appliances with electronic
circuitry (computer chips or integrated circuits) such as computers,
CD players, fax machines, answering machines, TVs, and power tools. These types of appliances and power tools require extra performance
and allow for longer, continued operation. Wattage
The wattage of the appliance being used determines which Travel
Smart converter or transformer should be used. Always be sure
to check the wattage of your appliances before using any voltage
converter or transformer. The wattage of the appliance determines
which converter/transformer is necessary. You will find the wattage
information on the product's rating plate. If the wattage is not
indicated, simply multiply the Voltage by the Amperage to determine
the wattage: Volts x Amps = Watts (i.e.: 120V x 6A = 720 Watts).
We strongly recommend using a converter and transformer that is
rated at least 10% higher than the wattage of the appliance for the
additional safety of your appliance. For example, if the appliance
is rated 250 watts, we suggest using the Travel Smart 300 Watt
Transformer.
Please see the Telephone Adapter Plugs section in this brochure for
information on plugging in your computer’s modem.
Going Around With Cycles
110/125 volt electricity is generated at 60 Hz (Cycles) Alternating
Current. Foreign 220/250 volt electricity is generated at 50 Hz
(Cycles) Alternating Current. The difference in cycles may cause the
motor in a 60 Hz. U.S. appliance to operate more slowly when used
on 50 Hz. foreign electricity. It will cause clocks and timing circuits
using Alternating Current as a timing base to keep incorrect time. NOTE: Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers,
computers, printers, VCRs, etc. will not be affected by the difference
in cycles as these products internally adjust for cycle differences.
Transformers and converters will operate most products which run
either on 50 or 60 Hz, however, transformers and converters do not
convert cycles. Products which are solely dependent on 60 Hz for
speed control (clocks, turntables, etc.) will run slower operating on 50
Hz. Please check with the appliance manufacturer for proper use. Outlets
Electrical wall outlets in North America are also a different shape/
arrangement than outlets found in most other countries. You may
need an adapter plug in order to allow your converter, transformer,
or dual voltage appliance to fit into a foreign wall outlet. Adapter plugs
only allow you to plug your appliance into a foreign electrical wall
outlet and DO NOT CONVERT VOLTAGE.
Travel Smart by Conair offers two types of adapter plugs:
Two-Pin Adapter Plugs accept appliances with polarized or
nonpolarized 2-pin plugs. These plugs can be used with converters,
transformers, and dual voltage appliances. Our special oval shape
plugs will fit most recessed wall outlets.
Grounded Adapter Plugs accept grounded or ungrounded plugs
found on appliances from almost every country in the world and allow
a grounded appliance to be used in grounded wall outlets. These
plugs accept 2- and 3-pin grounded plugs found on appliances,
converters, and transformers. Recommended for travelers with
appliances with a grounded pin plug.
All-in-One Adapter Plug with Surge Protection
Travel Smart by Conair offers the four most common adapter plug
configurations, all conveniently housed in a compact, easy-to-use
one-piece unit. The All-In-One Adapter Plug features a built-in surge
protector that keeps your appliances safe from spikes in the flow
of foreign electricity. Also features a power indicator light, EMI/RFI
protection, and safety shutters. This amazing plug also accepts
appliances with grounded and ungrounded, polarized and nonpolarized
plugs from dozens of countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia, the
Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, China, North/South America,
Japan, Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, parts of the U.K., and Ireland. Also accommodates most foreign appliances used in the U.S.). NOTE: The All-In-One Adapter Plug does not convert voltage. Telephone Adapter Plugs
When using any kind of modem overseas, there are four issues
to consider: The physical connection between the modem and
the telephone line, the potential existence of a digital telephone
system, line noise that could interfere with the modem's signals, and
a dial tone that may not be recognized by the modem. The physical connection between the modem and the telephone line
is the easiest problem to solve. While the most common telephone
jack is the North American RJ11, there are 40 other kinds of outlets. You may need a telephone adapter plug to make the connection
between the RJ11 jack on the end of your modem's telephone line to
the telephone jack of the country you will be in.
Digital telephone systems Some modems communicate using
analog or sound signals while some telephone systems use digital
signal processing. Sometimes there is a special data port on the
telephone; be sure to check that you are plugging into an analog port. Plugging into a digital system can damage your modem. Check with
the computer manufacturer to see what you will need to plug into a
digital system.
Line noise is a problem that can occur in less modernized countries. In most cases, you are at the mercy of the telephone exchange, but
there are a few tricks that might help reduce the interference. First,
try connecting at lower modem speeds. If you usually work at 14,400
bds., try reducing to 9,600 bds. or even 2,400 bds. Or, you can
try working very late at night when there are fewer people using the
network. If the dial tone in the country you are visiting is not recognized by
your modem, you will probably need to adjust the communication
program that your modem uses. Consult your modem manual for
these instructions.
Visit our web site at
www.conair-store.com
or call
1-800-326-6247
Quick Reference Check List
Is Your Appliance
Single Volt (110/125V)
Electrical
Examples Irons,
Steamers,
Electric
Shavers,
Battery
Chargers
(see “Battery
Chargers”
section)
*Curling Irons
under 25 watts
Electronic
Examples Computers,
Printers, Faxes,
CD or DVD,
Radio, Power
Tools, Medical
Supplies, Battery
Chargers, Flat
Irons and any
product used
for long periods
of time
Converter**
and possibly
adapter
plug(s)
Transformer
and possibly
grounded
adapter plug(s)
Dual Volt(100/250V)
You only need
adapter plug(s)
(no converter or
transformer is
needed)
Switch voltage
setting to proper
voltage before using
(some appliances
switch voltage
automatically)
Determine Wattage
The wattage of an appliance will
determine the model converter or
transformer you need. *Due to possible electronic circuitry components, we do
not recommend using a converter with any curling iron
over 25 watts or any appliance that has an ALCI-Ground
Fault Interrupter (Reset) button on the plug. In these cases,
a dual volt appliance is recommended.
**Converters should be used only for short periods of
time (approximately 30 minutes) with products over 25
watts. Remember: Always unplug your transformer or
converter from outlet when not in use.