Foreign Voltage Guide COUNTRY ...... VOLTAGE ...... PLUG Travel Smart ...... 110/220V ...... A, E, L Following is a guide to voltages in foreign countries. In general, all ...... 220V ...... A, L You can purchase Travel Smart converters separately or with a references to 110V apply to the range from 100V to 160V. References Iraq ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M set of foreign adapter plugs that will fit most electrical outlets Ireland ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M to 220V apply to the range from 200V to 260V. Where 110/220V is ...... 220V ...... A, G, L worldwide . Ask your retailer for Travel Smart converters and indicated, voltage varies within the country, depending on the location. ...... 220V ...... B, L Ivory Coast ...... 220V ...... A, L adapter plugs to ensure that your travel is secure and convenient . Some countries have more than one outlet configuration. Adapter plugs Jamaica ...... 110/220V ...... E, J do not convert voltage. ...... 100V ...... E, J Jordan ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M Don't gamble on your next trip by using an inferior converter, A B C D E F G Kenya ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M transformer, or adapter plug . Be sure it's a top-quality, Korea ...... 110/220V ...... A, E, L, J Kuwait ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M technologically advanced Travel Smart product for all your voltage Laos ...... 220V ...... A, E, L, J conversion needs . Lebanon ...... 110/220V ...... A, L Liberia ...... 110V ...... E, H, J, M NWG-1C NWG-11C NWG-13C NWG-14C NWG-3C NWG-2C NWG-12C Libya ...... 110/220V ...... A, L Contact Travel Smart by Conair directly at 1-800-326-6247 Grounded Grounded Grounded Grounded Grounded Grounded Grounded ...... 220V ...... A, L Macao ...... 220V ...... A, L regarding foreign voltage conversion applications . H I J K L M N * Madeira ...... 220V ...... A, L Majorca ...... 110/220V ...... A, L Malawi ...... 220V ...... H, M Additional tips for smart travelers: ...... 220V ...... H, M ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M NWG-135C NW-4C NW-3C NW-2C NW-1C NW-135C NW-10C Martinique ...... 220V ...... A, L • Some cruise ships use 220/250V and may have a different Grounded Ungrounded Ungrounded Ungrounded Ungrounded Ungrounded Ungrounded ...... 110V ...... E, J ...... 220V ...... A, D, H, L, M, N outlet -- be sure to check with your cruise line or travel agent . COUNTRY ...... VOLTAGE...... PLUG Mayanmar (Burma) ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M Afghanistan ...... 220V ...... A, L Nepal ...... 220V ...... A, L • Some 110V countries may use a nonpolarized outlet . If your ...... 110/220V ...... A, E, L, J, M ...... 220V ...... A, L, N Angola ...... 220V ...... A, L Netherlands Antilles ...... 110/220V ...... A, E, L, J, M appliance has a polarized plug, you will need to use our NW-3C Antigua ...... 220V ...... A, E, L, J, M New Caledonia ...... 220V ...... A, L adapter plug . * ...... 220V ...... A, F, L, K ...... 220V ...... F, K Armenia ...... 220V ...... A, L Nicaragua ...... 110V ...... E, J Aruba ...... 110V ...... A, E, L, J Niger ...... 220V ...... A, L • You can use your 110/125V domestic appliance in Japan’s 100V ...... 220V ...... F, K ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M ...... 220V ...... A, L ...... 220V ...... A, L, N system without a converter or transformer, but it may run a Azores ...... 110/220V ...... A, E, L, J Okinawa ...... 110V ...... E, J, K Bahamas ...... 110V ...... E, J Oman ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M little more slowly or not get as hot . However, you may need a Bahrain ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M ...... 220V ...... A, L nonpolarized North American adapter plug (NW-3C) . Bangladesh ...... 220V ...... A, L ...... 110V ...... E, J ...... 110V ...... E, J Paraguay ...... 220V ...... A, L ...... 220V ...... A, L ...... 110/220V ...... A, E, L, J Beware the European Bathroom Shaver Socket Belize ...... 110/220V ...... E, J ...... 110/220V ...... A, E, L, J Bermuda ...... 110V ...... E, J ...... 220V ...... A, L The 110/125V outlets found in many European bathrooms are for ...... 110/220V ...... A, E, L, J ...... 110/220V ...... A, L use ONLY with low wattage appliances, such as electric shavers, Bosnia-Herzegovina ...... 220V ...... A, L Puerto Rico ...... 110V ...... E, J ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M Qatar ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M oral hygiene devices, etc . DO NOT use your hair dryer or other * ...... 110/220V ...... A, E, H, L, J, M ...... 220V ...... A, L high wattage appliance with this outlet, or even with a converter ...... 220V ...... A, L Russian Federation ...... 220V ...... A, L Burundi ...... 220V ...... A, L St . Lucia ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M or transformer . Cameroon ...... 110/220V ...... A, E, L, J St . Maarten ...... 110/220V ...... A, B, D, E, N ...... 110V ...... E, J St . Vincent ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M Cambodia ...... 220V ...... A, J, L Saudi Arabia ...... 110/220V ...... A, B, C, D, E, N ...... 110V ...... E, J Scotland ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M Cen . Africa Rep ...... 220V ...... A, L ...... 220V ...... A, L, N Chad ...... 220V ...... A, L Seychelles ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M VISIT OUR WEB SITE: www .conair-store .com ...... 220V ...... A, L ...... 220V ...... A, D, H, L, M, N China ...... 220V ...... A, F, L, K ...... 220V ...... A, L Columbia ...... 110V ...... A, E, F, L, J, K * ...... 220V ...... C, D, N ...... 110V ...... E, J ...... 110/220V ...... A, L Cuba ...... 110V/220V ...... A, E, L, J (Ceylon) ...... 220V ...... A, L ...... 220V ...... A, L Sudan ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M Surinam ...... 110V ...... A, H, L, M ...... 220V ...... A, L Swaziland ...... 220V ...... A, L GLOBAL ASSIST LINE: ...... 220V ...... L ...... 220V ...... A, L, N Dominican Rep ...... 110V ...... E, J ...... 220V ...... L ...... 110V ...... A, E, L, J Syria ...... 220V ...... A, L 1-800-326-6247 ...... 220V ...... A, L, G Tahiti ...... 110V/220V ...... A,E, L, J El Salvador ...... 110V ...... E, J ...... 110V ...... E, J Ethiopia ...... 220V ...... A, L Tanzania ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M Fiji ...... 220V ...... F, K ...... 220V ...... A, E, L, J ...... 220V ...... A, L, N Tibet ...... 220V ...... A, D, F, K, L, N ...... 220V ...... A, L Trinidad ...... 110/220V ...... A, H, L, M French Guiana ...... 220V ...... A, L ...... 110/220V ...... A, L Gambia ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M ...... 220V ...... A, L ...... 220V ...... A, L Turks & Caicos Island . . . . . 110V ...... E, J Ghana ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M ...... 220V ...... A, L ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M Uganda ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M Great Britain ...... 220V ...... H, I, L, M Upper Volta ...... 220V ...... A, L ...... 220V ...... A, L ...... 220V ...... A, F, H, K, L, M Greenland ...... 220V ...... A, L USA ...... 110V ...... E, J Grenada ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M U . S . Virgin Islands ...... 110V ...... E, J Guatemala ...... 110V ...... E, J ...... 110V ...... E, J Guinea ...... 220V ...... A, L Vietnam ...... 110/220V ...... A, E, L, J Guyana ...... 110V ...... A, E, L, J, M Wales ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M Haiti ...... 110V ...... E, J Yemen ...... 220V ...... A, E, J, L, M Honduras ...... 110V ...... E, J Zaire ...... 220V ...... A, L ...... 220V ...... A, D, H, L, M, N Zambia ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M 07FRZ012 ...... 220V ...... A, L ...... 220V ...... A, H, L, M ...... 220V ...... A, L * ...... 220V ...... A, D, H, L, M, N ©2007 Travel Smart® by Conair®, a division of Conair® Corporation *Countries using Direct Current (DC) in certain areas . Do not use converters with DC . Voltage Dual Voltage Appliances All-in-One Adapter Plug with Surge Protection Understanding Electricity Basics . . What In the world is the An increasing number of appliances are dual voltage (110/250V) . Dual Travel Smart by Conair offers the four most common adapter plug difference? In North America we operate on 110/125 volt Alternating voltage appliances can be used in countries with either 110/125V configurations, all conveniently housed in a compact, easy-to-use Quick Reference Check List Current (AC) . However, most of the world has 220/250 volt AC, which or 220/250V AC currents . You do not need to use a converter or one-piece unit . The All-In-One Adapter Plug features a built-in surge is twice the voltage we use here . This means that when appliances transformer . You may still need an adapter plug to plug the appliance protector that keeps your appliances safe from spikes in the flow made for use in North America (110/125V) are plugged into a foreign into the wall outlet . To determine if your appliance is dual voltage, look of foreign electricity . Also features a power indicator light, EMI/RFI (220/250V) outlet, the motor goes twice as fast as it was designed for a switch or a label/rating plate usually located on the back of the protection, and safety shutters . This amazing plug also accepts Is Your Appliance to, damaging or destroying the appliance . In order to use a North appliance that reads "100-240V" . If there is a switch, always select the appliances with grounded and ungrounded, polarized and nonpolarized American appliance abroad, it is necessary to convert (or step-down) proper voltage setting before plugging the appliance into the electrical plugs from dozens of countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia, the Single Volt (110/125V) Dual Volt(100/250V) the 220/250 volt electricity to 110/125 volts with either a converter outlet . Some appliances switch voltage automatically; please consult Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, China, North/South America, or transformer . your owner's manual . Japan, Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, parts of the U .K ., and Ireland . Also accommodates most foreign appliances used in the U .S .) . Voltage Conversion for Single Voltage (110/125V) Appliances Battery Chargers and USB Power Adapters NOTE: The All-In-One Adapter Plug does not convert voltage . Step-down converters and transformers step down 220/250 foreign Many camcorder battery chargers and laptop battery chargers are Electrical Electronic voltage to 110/125V domestic voltage . Step-up converters and dual voltage and can be used with just an adapter plug (for wall outlet) . Adapter Plugs Examples Examples transformers do just the opposite . They step up North American Please see “Dual Voltage Appliances” section above for help on how When using any kind of modem overseas, there are four issues Irons, Computers, You only need 110/125 volt current to 220/250 volts, so foreign appliances can be to determine if your battery charger is dual voltage . If it’s not dual to consider: The physical connection between the modem and Steamers, Printers, Faxes, adapter plug(s) used in 110/125 volt countries (USA/Canada) . voltage, we recommend you use a transformer . If your battery charger the , the potential existence of a digital telephone Electric CD or DVD, (no converter or is not dual voltage and is less than 25 watts, you may also use a system, line noise that could interfere with the modem's signals, and The type of conversion device travelers will need depends on the type Shavers, Radio, Power transformer is of appliance and the wattage of the appliance being taken overseas . converter equipped with a low wattage setting . USB Power Adapters a dial tone that may not be recognized by the modem . Tools, Medical are dual voltage and only need to be used with an adapter plug . Battery needed) There are two distinct types of appliances: Electric and Electronic . The physical connection between the modem and the telephone line Chargers Supplies, Please see the Telephone Adapter Plugs section in this brochure for is the easiest problem to solve . While the most common telephone Battery Converters are mostly for electric appliances with simple heating (see “Battery information on plugging in your computer’s modem . jack is the North American RJ11, there are 40 other kinds of outlets . devices and/or universal motor products such as garment steamers, Chargers, Flat You may need a telephone adapter plug to make the connection Chargers” irons, etc . Converters should be used only for short periods of time Irons and any Switch voltage Going Around With Cycles between the RJ11 jack on the end of your modem's telephone line to section) with products over 25 watts (approximately 30 minutes) . Converters product used setting to proper 110/125 volt electricity is generated at 60 Hz (Cycles) Alternating the telephone jack of the country you will be in . *Curling Irons can be used with electronic circuitry appliances rated 0-25 watts if the for long periods voltage before using Current . Foreign 220/250 volt electricity is generated at 50 Hz under 25 watts converter is equipped with a low wattage setting . Digital telephone systems Some modems communicate using of time (some appliances (Cycles) Alternating Current . The difference in cycles may cause the analog or sound signals while some telephone systems use digital NOTE: Converters should not be used with power tools or motor in a 60 Hz . U .S . appliance to operate more slowly when used switch voltage signal processing . Sometimes there is a special data port on the equipment containing electronic circuitry, such as computers, on 50 Hz . foreign electricity . It will cause clocks and timing circuits automatically) telephone; be sure to check that you are plugging into an analog port . Converter** Transformer TVs, stereos, or with hair care products equipped with an ALCI using Alternating Current as a timing base to keep incorrect time . Plugging into a digital system can damage your modem . Check with ground interrupter switch and reset button, or curling irons, and possibly and possibly NOTE: Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, the computer manufacturer to see what you will need to plug into a and flat irons (hair straighteners) over 25 watts . Contact the adapter grounded computers, printers, VCRs, etc . will not be affected by the difference digital system . manufacturer of your appliance if you are unsure if electronic in cycles as these products internally adjust for cycle differences . plug(s) adapter plug(s) circuitry is being used . Travel Smart® by Conair® suggests Line noise is a problem that can occur in less modernized countries . using one of our dual voltage hair care products, which only Transformers and converters will operate most products which run In most cases, you are at the mercy of the telephone exchange, but need to be used with an adapter plug . You can purchase our either on 50 or 60 Hz, however, transformers and converters do not there are a few tricks that might help reduce the interference . First, adapter plugs, dual voltage hair dryers, hair straighteners, and convert cycles . Products which are solely dependent on 60 Hz for try connecting at lower modem speeds . If you usually work at 14,400 other products from Conair at www .conair-store .com . speed control (clocks, turntables, etc .) will run slower operating on 50 bds ,. try reducing to 9,600 bds . or even 2,400 bds . Or, you can Hz . Please check with the appliance manufacturer for proper use . try working very late at night when there are fewer people using the Transformers are for electronic appliances with electronic network . circuitry (computer chips or integrated circuits) such as computers, Outlets Determine Wattage CD players, fax machines, answering machines, TVs, and power tools . Electrical wall outlets in North America are also a different shape/ If the dial tone in the country you are visiting is not recognized by The wattage of an appliance will These types of appliances and power tools require extra performance arrangement than outlets found in most other countries . You may your modem, you will probably need to adjust the communication determine the model converter or and allow for longer, continued operation . need an adapter plug in order to allow your converter, transformer, program that your modem uses . Consult your modem manual for transformer you need . or dual voltage appliance to fit into a foreign wall outlet . Adapter plugs these instructions . Wattage only allow you to plug your appliance into a foreign electrical wall The wattage of the appliance being used determines which Travel outlet and DO NOT CONVERT VOLTAGE . *Due to possible electronic circuitry components, we do Smart converter or transformer should be used . Always be sure Travel Smart by Conair offers two types of adapter plugs: to check the wattage of your appliances before using any voltage not recommend using a converter with any curling iron converter or transformer . The wattage of the appliance determines Two-Pin Adapter Plugs accept appliances with polarized or Visit our web site at over 25 watts or any appliance that has an ALCI-Ground which converter/transformer is necessary . You will find the wattage nonpolarized 2-pin plugs . These plugs can be used with converters, www .conair-store .com Fault Interrupter (Reset) button on the plug . In these cases, information on the product's rating plate . If the wattage is not transformers, and dual voltage appliances . Our special oval shape a dual volt appliance is recommended . indicated, simply multiply the Voltage by the Amperage to determine plugs will fit most recessed wall outlets . or call the wattage: Volts x Amps = Watts (i .e .: 120V x 6A = 720 Watts) . Grounded Adapter Plugs accept grounded or ungrounded plugs 1-800-326-6247 **Converters should be used only for short periods of We strongly recommend using a converter and transformer that is found on appliances from almost every country in the world and allow time (approximately 30 minutes) with products over 25 rated at least 10% higher than the wattage of the appliance for the a grounded appliance to be used in grounded wall outlets . These watts . additional safety of your appliance . For example, if the appliance plugs accept 2- and 3-pin grounded plugs found on appliances, is rated 250 watts, we suggest using the Travel Smart 300 Watt converters, and transformers . Recommended for travelers with Remember: Always unplug your transformer or Transformer . appliances with a grounded pin plug . converter from outlet when not in use .