From: "Dharam Bhardwaj" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 5:23 PM
> I have an Acer Extensa 390 (P133) notebook that uses a power transformer
> to convert AC power. This transformer displays:
> Input 110-240v    81-140A
> Output: 19v  2.4A
> What do I need to use this laptop overseas, where the voltage is 240?
> Simply a socket adapter?

    You will need a socket adapter to conform to the European standard a-c
outlets.  However, and possibly more importantly, you may also need a
frequency converter that will change the European standard of 50 Hertz to 60
Hertz.  As I recall and unless drastic changes were made in recent years,
most of Europe was operating with a standard of 50 Hertz.
    While many pieces of electrical equipment are designed to operate with
either 50 or 60 Hertz, I strongly recommend that you check your
documentation and, if necessary, your manufacturer, to ascertain that your
transformer was designed to handle both 50 and 60 Hertz.
    Karl Kuller

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