How to charge the iPad Air in Herzegovina

A page on how to power your iPad Air from a Herzegovinian power outlet with a USB Lightning cable with a 2 pinned Europlug Type C power charger and how to recharge the iPad Air using a Type F power charger.

Herzegovinian power outlet

Varying different combinations of voltages and standards can often be confusing when planning to travel to a different country if you've never visited before. This guide was specifically written to stop you needing to worry if you'll be able to charge your iPad Air when you are staying abroad.This page has useful instructions showing exactly how to power the iPad Air when travelling to Herzegovina by using the standard types F or C Herzegovinian 230 volt 50Hz wall outlets. When you are visiting Herzegovina from a different country check your iPad Air can be used with a 240v supply. If it came from a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110 volts) ensure the iPad Air is dual voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional voltage converter to avoid the device from over-heating whilst powering it up. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad Air.

Charging the iPad Air in Herzegovina

Can the iPad Air be used in Herzegovina?

Yes, you can use the iPad Air in Herzegovina.

What is the best travel adapter for recharging the iPad Air in Herzegovina?

When you are travelling to more than one country the best travel adapter for Herzegovina to buy is a multiple USB port adapter which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Herzegovinians use two different standards of wall outlets (F and C) and using a travel charger like this ensures that you are covered for type C. Because these chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and can handle from 100 volts to 240 volts will mean that you can travel to over 100 countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa just by switching the plugs. If your iPad Air is compatible with Fast Charge (not all USB devices will) then you'll benefit from much faster recharging times by using one of these types of USB travel adapters, and support for certain power demanding devices. Unlike other chargers this will also allow you to recharge more than one device simultaneously without needing to buy individual power chargers or using up additional wall sockets. Only needing to pack a single international USB travel charger will also keep the overall weight and size down, making it ideal to store in hand baggage as well as being on hand for charging your iPad Air at an airport or on a plane. Because of their space saving versatility these types of power chargers can be used at home as well as abroad so when you’re not travelling they can be used overnight charging multiple phones, tablets and speakers without using up an additional power outlet.

If you travel frequently we recommend buying an adaptable power charger similar to this at an electronics retailer - the multipurpose travel adapter illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for recharging multiple USB devices in numerous different countries.

Alternative travel adapter for Herzegovina

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to charge devices via USB, but for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs the following power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power adapters offer surge protection which can be necessary when visiting counties with unreliable power supplies. These travel converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Herzegovina and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular compact option for travellers originating from North America going to Herzegovina.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers from the US using type B plugs and gives practically the same set of features as the BESTEK with just 1 less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers 5 USB charging ports. This versatile power strip is compatible with both American plugs and popular plug types A, D,E/F, G, H, I, L and N making it perfect for most travellers from around the world visiting Herzegovina. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for recharging the iPad Air in Herzegovina?

How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your iPad Air from a Herzegovinian power outlet

Using a USB Lightning cable with a Type C power charger to power your iPad Air from a Herzegovinian power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPad Air using a Herzegovinian power outlet you will need a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - Apple should usually supply this cable with your iPad Air.
  2. Plug in the Type C USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. You can identify this wall supply by 2 holes next to each other for live and neutral.
  3. Connect the USB end of the cord into the bottom of the mains USB adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Air. The iPad Air lightning connector is situated at the bottom of the iPad Air.
  4. Switch on the Herzegovinian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right hand corner of the iPad Air will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPad Air is charging which typically takes roughly 1 - 4 hours to fully recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your iPad Air from a Herzegovinian power outlet

Powering the iPad Air with a Herzegovinian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter

A step-by-step guide showing you how to charge the iPad Air with a Herzegovinian power outlet with the Lightning Apple connector and a two pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter.

  1. In order to charge the iPad Air from the Herzegovinian power outlet you'll need to use a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (normally included with your device).
  2. Start the process by plugging the Type F USB power plug adapter in the Herzegovinian power outlet. You can recognise the power supply by two holes 19 mm apart from each other where the two pins slide into, plus a pair of two thin grounding clips on the top and bottom.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the bottom of the USB mains charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Air. The iPad Air lightning connector can be found at the base of the iPad Air.
  4. Switch on the Herzegovinian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right hand corner of the iPad will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad is powering up, typically taking around 1 to 4 hours to completely recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPad Air with a Herzegovinian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - wikipedia.org page about Herzegovina
  2. Apple - official iPad user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type C power outlet
  4. Type C USB power plug adapter - Conforming to Europlug specifications, the Type C USB power plug adapter incorporates two 4 mm rounded pins spaced 19 mm apart. It is engineered to adapt electrical outlets commonly found in Europe, converting them to USB-compatible charging ports..
  5. USB to Apple Lightning cable - The Apple Lightning cable is a charging and syncing cable for more recent Apple devices and connects compatible iPhones and iPads to a USB port.
  6. iec.ch - Type F power outlet
  7. Type F USB power plug adapter - Compliant with Europlugs and CEE 7/17 specifications, the Type F or Schuko adapter is engineered to adapt German electrical power outlets into USB-compatible ports..
  8. 4 Port USB Wall Charger - A 4-port USB wall charger is an electrical device that provides simultaneous charging for up to four USB-compatible devices. It often includes interchangeable international plug adapters for global use..