Computer & Phone Connections.

If you are traveling overseas with a laptop or desktop computer chances are you won't need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. Most desktops are dual voltage and can be switched to operate on either 110-120 or 220-240 volts.

That's right! Most computers do not require a voltage coverter. DOUBLE CHECK THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH YOUR COMPUTER TO MAKE SURE!

You will, however, need to make safe connections to foreign power and telephone systems.

International Telephone Outlet Adapters.

North American computer modems and fax machines ust the RJ11 phone jack to connect to the phone line. To connecdt your modem overseas an International Telephone Adaptor may be required to adapt foreigh phone outlets to the RJ11 standard. The "duplex" design used on all Voltage Valet telephone adaptors listed here allows use of both the hotel phone and modem line without unplugging. Check the country list for the appropriate telephone adaptor for each country you plan to visit. You will need to carry all the telephone adaptors listed for each country as more than one type of telephone outlet is used in that country:

TAR Argentina

TAS Australia

TAU Austria

TBG Belgium

TBZ Brazil

TCZ Czeckoslovakia

TDM Denmark

TFN Finland / Norway

TFR France

TGM Germany

TGC Greece

THG Hungary

TIY Italy

TJP Japan

TJR Joudan

TKU Kuwait

TNH Netherlands (Holland)

TPR Poland / Russia

TRJ RJ11-Duplex U.S.A.

TSA South Africa

TSC Scandinavia

TSD Sweden

TSZ Switzerland

TTK Turkey

TAE United Arab Emirates

TUK United Kingdom

TYG Yugoslavia (former)

Analog vs Digital Telephone Systems CAUTION !

Most computer modems are designed to work only with analog phone systems. Many hotels and businesses use digital phone systems. These digital systems can damage your modem. Before connecting to a new phone system, determine if the system is analog or digital by inquiringat the front desk or by using a "modem saver", a small electronic testing device that can identify digital phone systems.