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    Charging the SZ in Europe

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by illka99, Mar 26, 2007.

  1. illka99

    illka99 Notebook Geek

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    Hello everyone!

    I will be going to Europe this week and was wondering if I can charge my US SZ there? I know the plug is physically different. Will buying a regular converter be enough or do i need another block?

    Advice appreciated.
     
    illka99, Mar 26, 2007
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  2. villageman

    villageman Notebook Evangelist

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    You can check the input voltage on your converter. If there is a range 110-220V you are ok. Just need a new adaptor.
     
    villageman, Mar 26, 2007
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  3. matt_h1

    matt_h1 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    You can buy a travel adapter for as little as $2 in most airports, My adapter worked in America (110v) and here in Australia (220-240V)
     
    matt_h1, Mar 26, 2007
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  4. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Yes, as previously replied, your PSU should be able to handle the voltage (220-230V 50Hz - check the label on the bottom), but you will need an adaptor for your mains plug. UK has a square pin plug and mainland Europe uses round pin plugs. See this useful site for more details of the plug and socket types.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Mar 26, 2007
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  5. Matta

    Matta Notebook Consultant

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    For Europe mainland you only need this instead your SZ power cord:
    [​IMG]

    Trust me, I use my SZ450 without problems all the time. ;)
     
    Matta, Mar 26, 2007
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