How to charge the iPad Mini when staying in Lithuania

A step-by-step guide showing you how to charge the iPad Mini with a Lithuanian power outlet by using the Lightning Apple connector and a Type C power charger and recharging the iPad Mini using a Schuko Type F USB charger.

Lithuanian power outlet

Varying complicated combinations of region codes and plugs can often be confusing when planning to travel to a different country if you've never visited before. With only a handful of different types of standards used in the world this article tells you exactly what to buy in advance to charge your iPad Mini in Lithuania. These instructions were written to prevent you worrying if you'll be able to charge the iPad Mini when you're visiting abroad.When you're visiting Lithuania the following instructions show charging your iPad Mini using their F or C type 230 volt 50Hz plug outlets. If visiting Lithuania from another country please ensure the iPad Mini can be charged using a 240 volt supply. If the iPad Mini originated in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts ensure that the iPad Mini 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 are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad Mini.

Charging the iPad Mini in Lithuania

Can the iPad Mini be used in Lithuania?

You can connect the iPad Mini to a Lithuanian power outlet by using a power convertor.

What is the best travel adapter for recharging the iPad Mini in Lithuania?

When you are travelling with more than just your iPad Mini or visiting multiple countries then the best international travel power adapter for Lithuania to buy is a multiple USB port adapter which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Lithuanians use two different types of plug sockets (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 pins and handle 100 to 240 volts will mean that you can travel to over 100 countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa just by changing the supplied heads over. If your model of iPad Mini can support Fast Charge (please note that not all USB devices do) then you'll benefit from much faster recharging times by using one of these power chargers plus support for certain power demanding devices. Having a four port charger will allow you to charge more than one device simultaneously without needing to bring multiple travel adapters on your trip to Lithuania or occupying additional power outlets. By only packing a single lightweight USB travel charger will keep the size down, making it perfect to store in hand baggage. Due to their flexibility these types of travel adapters can be used back at home as well as abroad so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple smartphones and tablets without using up an additional wall outlet.

We suggest buying an adaptable power charger similar to this at an electronics retailer. The power charger illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for powering multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Lithuania

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country who only have USB devices such as the iPad Mini, however for those 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 useful for visitors of counties with unreliable power grids. These travel converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Lithuania and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling portable power converter for travellers originating from America visiting Lithuania using 3 pin type B American plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico travel adapter is also aimed at travellers originating from North America using type B plugs. This offers almost 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 ideal for most travellers from around the world visiting Lithuania. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for recharging the iPad Mini in Lithuania?

How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPad Mini from a Lithuanian power outlet

A step-by-step guide showing you how to charge the iPad Mini with a Lithuanian power outlet by using the Lightning Apple connector and a Type C power charger.

  1. To supply power to the iPad Mini using a Lithuanian power outlet you will need a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], Apple will typically include the USB cable with your iPad Mini.
  2. Begin by inserting the Type C USB power plug adapter in the Lithuanian power outlet. You can identify this wall supply by 2 holes next to each other.
  3. Connect one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the bottom of the mains USB adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Mini. The iPad Mini lightning connector is found at the base of the iPad Mini.
  4. Switch on the Lithuanian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right hand corner of the iPad Mini will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPad Mini is recharging and takes between 60-240 minutes to recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPad Mini from a Lithuanian power outlet

Charging the iPad Mini from a Lithuanian power outlet by using a two pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter

Using the Lightning Apple connector and a Type F power charger to power your iPad Mini from a Lithuanian power outlet.

  1. If you want to charge the iPad Mini from the Lithuanian power outlet you'll need to use a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple will typically supply the USB cable with your iPad Mini).
  2. Plug in the Type F USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. This round wall supply (called a Type F power outlet [6]) can be recognised by the two large circular adjacent holes next to each other where the twin pins slide into and grounding clips on the top and bottom.
  3. Plug in 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 Mini. The iPad Mini lightning connector is situated at the bottom of the iPad Mini.
  4. Turn on the Lithuanian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of your tablet screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad is charging which should take roughly 60-240 minutes to recharge. [AD]
Charging the iPad Mini from a Lithuanian power outlet by using a two pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Lithuania country Wikipedia page
  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..