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Do I need a converter or Adapter (from US)

Post by hiromice » Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:59 pm

Hello everyone,

So do I need to purchase a converter or Adapter if I am planning on using my electronics in Singapore? ( I am moving from the US).
What kind should I get?

MANY THANKS,

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Post by hiromice » Mon, 06 Jul 2009 2:00 am

Thanks for the link,

in addition:

Do I need a converter/adapter for my camera battery charger?

Many thanks,

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Mon, 06 Jul 2009 9:33 am

Look at the charger. if it says 110-115/240-250 V it will work just fine. You will just need a plug adapter/multi-adapter.
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Post by hiromice » Wed, 08 Jul 2009 9:14 am

Excellent, helpful!

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Post by hiromice » Fri, 10 Jul 2009 8:11 am

QUESTION!!

My dell laptop can not plug(doe not fit) in the adapter that hotel provides me...what should I do now? ( they have this standard 250 V~ 13 AMP).

My camera is 100-240 VAC, so can I use the standard adapter hotel provides? ( it says 250 V on the standard so I am confused)

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Fri, 10 Jul 2009 9:12 am

Your camera is designed to handle all voltages between 100 and 240 V so yes, you can use any adapter that your recharger will plug into and subsequently into the local style socket. It's very easy to buy travel adapters in the airports that have slide in connectors to fit most any plug configuration in the world. You just need to ensure that the charger can handle the voltage. (in this case yes as it says 100-240VAC).
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