carrying my laptop to Europe?
I'm carrying my laptop to France, and I was wondering how am I going to charge it? My laptop was bought in Canada, so it has a different current from over in Europe. What do i have to buy? A converter would work? Also I've heard somewhere that if you plug your appliance into a socket that uses a different current, that it could damage it? I plan to carry my iPod and laptop or netbook, what should I buy? Thanks
Other - Europe - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
An electric converter is all you need to buy. Don't forget to bring your charging cords! Have fun..France is a wonderful destination.
Answer 2 :
Most all laptop (and camera and ipod) chargers work on any international voltage supply. Check the instructions to be sure, look for something like "110 to 240 VAC 50/60Hz". You do NOT need a converter. Then all you need is a plug converter, or a few of them in your case, that you can get in any drug store or hardware store for a few dollars. I've been on quite a few trips to Europe, and I have a bunch of plug converters that work just fine. .
Answer 3 :
the voltage in france is 220. In the us it is 110, not sure about canada. So if you plug your appliances in they will break. You can buy converters for your ipod and computer.
Answer 4 :
You can easily buy an adapter from amazon or some stores in town to clip onto the end of the power chord.
Answer 5 :
As someone else told you, your laptop and iPod will both work here without a voltage converter. All you need is the plug adapter. Something like this will be fine: http://www.buy.com/prod/us-to-europe-eu-travel-plug-electric-power-outlet-adapter-converter/q/listingid/75271989/loc/101/213645860.html You can find them at places like Radio Shack, Walmart, Target, Brookstones, airport shops and most luggage stores. I have 5 laptops, several cameras, and other devices here and have never needed more than this. Things like hair driers, electric shavers and other appliances that may not be dual voltage could need a voltage converter - I just buy those kinds of things here.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
My laptop is almost at it's limit?
My laptop is almost at it's limit?
I have my laptop for 3-4 years. I think after 1.5 years that the battery died, meaning I can't use the laptop for long after the plug has been removed. Sometimes the laptop got really hot after short usage but after I reinstall windows on it, the heat problem was gone. I think I reinstalled windows on my laptop for like 6 times in the last 2 years. A problem I've had with it is that sometimes when the laptop got too hot the screen froze and I needed to hold the on button to shut it off. And when I try to use it when it's really hot the screen would stay black. Until last week I was able to watch movies on my laptop without any 'real' problems. But after 1 week to France my laptop started failing again. It wasn't used that week. And now I can't even reinstall windows without it failing. Can someone explain to me what happened to my laptop? Also what causes the heat problem? Is there a way to fix it? I don't have the money the buy a new one so don't bother telling me to buy a new one. edit: I can still start my laptop after it's cooled down. Then I think I have like 20-30 minutes before it gets too hot again.
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
is there like a cooling fan u could get?
Answer 2 :
For sure, get yourself a laptop cooler... they are about $18 and are powered by the laptop's USB port. I always use one even though my new laptop doesn't have a heat problem. You also should blow the dust out of your laptop with canned air... cheap. Even if your laptop is on it's last legs, you'll have these items for your next one. I assume that you keep your laptop on a flat surface cos anything else may be interfering with it's air circulation and contributing to its overheating.. Best of luck.
I have my laptop for 3-4 years. I think after 1.5 years that the battery died, meaning I can't use the laptop for long after the plug has been removed. Sometimes the laptop got really hot after short usage but after I reinstall windows on it, the heat problem was gone. I think I reinstalled windows on my laptop for like 6 times in the last 2 years. A problem I've had with it is that sometimes when the laptop got too hot the screen froze and I needed to hold the on button to shut it off. And when I try to use it when it's really hot the screen would stay black. Until last week I was able to watch movies on my laptop without any 'real' problems. But after 1 week to France my laptop started failing again. It wasn't used that week. And now I can't even reinstall windows without it failing. Can someone explain to me what happened to my laptop? Also what causes the heat problem? Is there a way to fix it? I don't have the money the buy a new one so don't bother telling me to buy a new one. edit: I can still start my laptop after it's cooled down. Then I think I have like 20-30 minutes before it gets too hot again.
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
is there like a cooling fan u could get?
Answer 2 :
For sure, get yourself a laptop cooler... they are about $18 and are powered by the laptop's USB port. I always use one even though my new laptop doesn't have a heat problem. You also should blow the dust out of your laptop with canned air... cheap. Even if your laptop is on it's last legs, you'll have these items for your next one. I assume that you keep your laptop on a flat surface cos anything else may be interfering with it's air circulation and contributing to its overheating.. Best of luck.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
How do i change the language on my laptop?
How do i change the language on my laptop?
i bought it in france, so its all in french D: does anyone know if and how you can change it to english? thanks. ^^
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
you have to ask it in french to switch to english like this:M. Laptop pouvez-vous s'il vous plaît échanger à l'anglais ? voir ?
Answer 2 :
Hi, You should go in Control Panel and access Regional Language where you can change the language Hope this works and fix ur problem !!!!
i bought it in france, so its all in french D: does anyone know if and how you can change it to english? thanks. ^^
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
you have to ask it in french to switch to english like this:M. Laptop pouvez-vous s'il vous plaît échanger à l'anglais ? voir ?
Answer 2 :
Hi, You should go in Control Panel and access Regional Language where you can change the language Hope this works and fix ur problem !!!!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
I need an adapter and a converter to go to France?
I need an adapter and a converter to go to France?
Okay so I will be studying abroad over in France and I am really confused about what converter and adapter to get? its just confusing! I need help? Can anyone help me out...? and what does this mean...Perfect for Non Dual-Voltage Laptop and Notebook Computers.?
Other - Electronics - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You can check this site. It provides many kinds of adapter. You can find some you need. http://www.sunnygain.com
Answer 2 :
A Non Dual-Voltage computer is one that runs on 120V only (USA). The converter you need is one that converts 240V to 120V. The differences in frequency (60Hz in US vs 50HZ in Europe) shouldn't matter for a computer power supply. Just make sure that the converter is rated for at least the Watts the computer draws. Also pick up a set of outlet adapters from Radio Shack or equivalent as AC outlets in Europe differ & vary. .
Okay so I will be studying abroad over in France and I am really confused about what converter and adapter to get? its just confusing! I need help? Can anyone help me out...? and what does this mean...Perfect for Non Dual-Voltage Laptop and Notebook Computers.?
Other - Electronics - 2 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
You can check this site. It provides many kinds of adapter. You can find some you need. http://www.sunnygain.com
Answer 2 :
A Non Dual-Voltage computer is one that runs on 120V only (USA). The converter you need is one that converts 240V to 120V. The differences in frequency (60Hz in US vs 50HZ in Europe) shouldn't matter for a computer power supply. Just make sure that the converter is rated for at least the Watts the computer draws. Also pick up a set of outlet adapters from Radio Shack or equivalent as AC outlets in Europe differ & vary. .
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