Charging outside the U.S. (need adaptor?)

Hello to all,
a friend of mine is over in Iraq digging up bombs and such, and he took his G4 powerbook with him to keep in touch with us all here at home. He e-mailed me a question yesterday that I thought you guys might be able to help me answer. He wrote . . can my G4 run 220 volt without a transformer or will it fry it...i have an adapter but i'm not gonna plug it in untill i hear from yah . . .
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
  Mac OS X (10.2.x)  
desktop G4   Other OS  

All the powerbook power supplies that I have seen include a label on the underside (or the side) stating what their operating voltage range, frequency, and current are.
Your friend should check that to get the answer. (I've never encountered one that doesn't run between 110-240V, but that doesn't mean they don't exist - there were problems with US-purchased G5 iMacs not containing international power supplies!)

Similar Messages

  • My iPad crashed and went to a blue screen what can I do to try and fix it. I have tried plugging it in to both the charger and the computer. Need help ASAP it's a gen 3

    Please help my gen 3 iPad just crashed to a blue screen I have tried everything to fix it. I've plugged it in to the charger and my computer and it doesn't respond. Any suggestions would be a help

    Try this  - Reset the iPad by holding down on the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. (This is equivalent to rebooting your computer.)
    Frozen or unresponsive iPad
    Resolve these most common issues:
        •    Display remains black or blank
        •    Touch screen not responding
        •    Application unexpectedly closes or freezes
    http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/ipad/
    iPad Frozen, not responding, how to fix
    http://appletoolbox.com/2012/07/ipad-frozen-not-responding-how-to-fix/
    iPad Frozen? How to Force Quit an App, Reset or Restart Your iPad
    http://ipadacademy.com/2010/11/ipad-frozen-how-to-force-quit-an-app-reset-or-res tart-your-ipad
    Black or Blank Screen on iPad or iPhone
    http://appletoolbox.com/2012/10/black-or-blank-screen-on-ipad-or-iphone/
    What to Do When Your iPad Won't Turn On
    http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/What-To-Do-When-Your-Ipad-Wo-No t-Turn-On.htm
    iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281
    Home button not working or unresponsive, fix
    http://appletoolbox.com/2013/04/home-button-not-working-or-unresponsive-fix/
    Fixing an iPad Home Button
    http://tinyurl.com/om6rd6u
    iPad: Basic troubleshooting
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
     Cheers, Tom

  • I am traveling outside the US and need my IPhone 3G to automatically place  1 in front of the phone numbers I dial.

    I need to have my IPhone to automatically add the internation prefix of +1

    settings-> phone
    then toggle international assist
    international assist will smartly place the 1 in front of any US phone number you dial while abroad

  • 3 way calling charged outside the bundle price

    Any one having problems with Verizon billing. I have triple play which includes 3 way calling but they charge me every month seperately for it.
    I went every month for awhile getting a credit and escalated to their experts to no avail. Its a billing mess. I'll be leaving if its still there when my plan ends. I like the service but if its a monthly mess, its worth changing providers.

    I know this was posted a while ago but it keeps happening apparently.  I have the freedom essentials bundle which it clearly says on this website, includes 3 way calling, however, I too am being charged an additional 6.95 for this feature.  I went all the way back to the beginning of 2014 and saw this charge,.  When I spoke with someone about this i was first told it was not a part of the package, but then i went to where it was listed on my bill online and read where it said 3 way calling was part of the bundle.  She agreed to credit me for 3 months of the charges.  i think I should have gotten more but whatever.  Truth in advertising people!

  • Will an iPad work if i travel extensivley outside the us

    will an iPad work if i travel extensivley outside the us

    I also need a quick reply to this post as I leave for Europe very soon.

  • I have an iPod Nano with just the USB charger. Is it safe to plug this into a Kindle power adaptor to charge from the mains or will I need to buy the Apple one?

    I have an iPod Nano with just the USB charger. Is it safe to plug this into my Kindle power adaptor to charge from the mains or will I need to buy the Apple one?

    Hi,
    Try resetting your iPod:  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1430. 
    If that doesn't work, try restoring it:  http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1414. 
    If all else fails, you will have to place your iPod in Recovery Mode:  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808. 
    Hope this helps! 
    ---likeabird---

  • Charging in Europe w/ Belkin power adaptor.  Do I need a voltage converter

    Hi. I am taking my nano 3 to Italy and England and hope to charge it with the Belkin rotating power adaptor that allows me to charge by plugging into the house power here in the States. I know that I need to get adaptors for the outlets, but do I also need to get a converter? The Belkin Power Adapter does have 100-240V Input and 50-60HZ AC. I'm getting conflicting info.
    Thanks,
    Tim

    but do I also need to get a converter?
    No.
    (36822)

  • I tried updating my iPod 5th gen to iOS 8 but it only shows me a picture of the iTunes logo and a charger at the bottom, I'm not sure what this means or what I need to do. Can someone please help me?

    I tried updating my iPod 5th gen to iOS 8 but it only shows me a picture of the iTunes logo and a charger at the bottom, I'm not sure what this means or what I need to do. Can someone please help me?

    After restoring to factory settings/new iPod you will then have to restore from backup
    To restore from backup see:
    iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes       
    If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
    You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:                         
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store        

  • What files do I need to download iPhone photos to a thin client (HP)? Apple Mobile Support gives 4 dll files to enable the iPhone to be detected and charged but the thin client doesn't see the camera or hard drive.

    The iTunes Installation files include 4 driver dlls that I can install on a Windows thin client to enable the iPhone to be charged.
    The iPhone hard drive or photos are not detected.  I guess I need scanner driver support to cope with the camera.
    Can anyone tell me which files from the iTune installation set are needed.
    It is not practical (or even possible?) to install the whole iTunes package.
    I've seen this question asked by a lot of people but never seen an answer. 
    Please, can someone help... 

    Thanks for the reply. 
    A thin client is used to connect to a Terminal Server, or in my customer's case, a Citrix Server.  I need the thin client to see the iPhone as a camera and pass it to the Citrix Client so the photos can THEN be either stored on a network storage device, or e-mailed.
    Because the thin client doesn't even SEE a camera (i.e. the iPhone) it won't be able to connect to iCloud to do anything useful. 
    I think the question I should be asking, is how do I give the thin client Camera Support.
    I've just seen a 2008 forum comment that said the iPhone DOESN'T handle photos through iTunes, but the PC (Scanner support) or MAC (iPhoto) handles them directly.  I should be putting the question to HP.
    This is still a good place for THIS question, because I've seen so many iPhone users asking it...
    If I get a satisfactory answer I'll post it back here.

  • I have tried to install new update on iphone 5 and now it wont turn on when i plug it in the charger it just shows i need to connect to itunes.

    i have tried to install new update on iphone 5 and now it wont turn on when i plug it in the charger it just shows i need to connect to itunes.

    Given the state your device is in you have already erased your old stuff. You have an image on the screen that says, "Connect to iTunes." That's what the image means. So you will need iTunes on your computer.
    Upgrading iOS
       1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
       2. iPhone Support
       3. iPod Touch Support
       4. iPad Support
         a. Updating Your iOS from iOS 5 or Later
              Tap Settings > General > Software Update
         If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,
         then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.
         b. Resolving update problems
            1. iOS - Unable to update or restore
            2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages

  • I would like to share my ipad on my Windows machine. I got the Ipad to HDMI adaptor but nothing is displayed on the screen... Do I need any additional softwares?

    I would like to share my ipad on my Windows machine. I got the Ipad to HDMI adaptor but nothing is displayed on the screen... Do I need any additional softwares?
    Actually I would like to have the Ipad connected to pc and then run an application on the ipad (which is shown on my windows machine) and record it on the windows machine... Is this feasible?

    If you have an HDMI connection on your computer, it is most likely an output, it won't recieve a signal unless it's on a video capture card. Recording to the PC could be a difficlut task. HDMI is encrypted to keep you from copying but there are ways to do it. It would also depend on what content you intended on recording. If it's movies you have purchased or rented, it would be illegal.

  • I just bought a power adapter and it is not working, says "not charging".   The same for the mobile charger.   Anything I need to do in the setting?

    I just bought a power adapter and it is not working, says "not charging".   The same for the mobile charger.   Anything I need to do in the setting?

    The device is locked to the carrier it was purchased through unless you specifically purchased it as unlocked directly from Apple.
    Only the carrier to whom it is locked can authorize it's unlocking.  To do so, the user much contact them to start the unlock process.

  • HT201302 The USB cord needed to transfer photos from my iPhone 5 to Windows XP has nothing to do with the charger cord, which appears to be an USB cable, but is not?

    The USB cord needed to transfer photos from my iPhone 5 to Windows XP has nothing to do with the charging cord which appears to have an USB 'end', but apparantly is not, as it will not fit into any USB port on my PC?

    An iPhone 5 comes with a single cable. It is a USB to Lightning connector cable that is used for charging, for syncing, and for transferring photos from the Camera Roll to your computer. There is no separate cable for charging.

  • Do I need a different back cover for wireless charging with the Droid Turbo?

    Do I need to get a different back cover for Qi wireless charging on the Droid Turbo?  Or do I just need the charging pad?

    One thing to Remember there's usually a Sweet spot that the phone has to be right on to make it work, And just to be aware some wireless chargers can cause Warmness in the Battery and the Backs of the phone..
    Here is some Accessories From Motorola for the Turbo:  Just click on the blue Link
    Power - Smartphone Chargers and Portable Chargers by Motorola
    Music
    Talk
    Motorola

  • My 16 gb ipod touch will only charge with the ac adaptor

    my ipod touch charges with my ac adaptor only, and no the usb charger. any ideas?

    Agreed about trying a different USB port. But, if your iTunes is recognizing your iPod from a given USB port, I would expect it would also charge from the port.

Maybe you are looking for