Charging your iPad from a power outlet in Slovakia

Instructions showing how to charge your iPad with a Slovak power outlet with the Apple USB 30 pin cable and a 2 pin Type C USB charger and recharging the iPad using a Type E USB charger.

Slovak power outlet

Various combinations of voltages and region codes can all lead to confusion when planning to travel to another country for the first time traveller. If planning a trip to Slovakia the following useful instructions show how to charge your iPad by using their standard Type E or C 230 volt 50Hz wall outlets. If you are visiting Slovakia from another country double check the iPad can be used with a 240 volt supply. If it originated in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) make sure the device is dual voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional voltage converter to stop the device from being damaged when charging it. If you intend to visit a destination such as Bratislava please refer to the Wikipedia web page about Slovakia [1] for more indepth information. This page details the original iPad first generation, visit the Apple category page for the latest range of Apple iPads. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 5 or greater on the iPad.

Charging the iPad in Slovakia

Can you use the iPad in Slovakia?

You can use the iPad in Slovakia.

What is the best travel adapter for the iPad in Slovakia?

When travelling to more than one country or bringing along more than your iPad then the best international travel adapter for Slovakia is a multiple USB port adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Slovaks use two different standards of plug sockets (types E and C) and using a travel adapter like this ensures that you are covered for type C.

Because these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and can handle 100 volts - 240 volts will mean you can travel to multiple countries around the world simply by changing the heads over. If your type of iPad is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much faster charging times by using one of these USB travel chargers, plus additional compatibility with certain power hungry devices.

This will allow you to power more than one device simultaneously without needing to buy multiple power adapters or occupying additional wall sockets. Because you are only bringing a single international travel charger will also keep the overall weight down, making it ideal to fold up and store in hand luggage while travelling as well as being convenient for recharging your iPad at an airport or on the plane. Due to their space saving flexibility these types of travel chargers can be used when back at home so when you’re not travelling they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple smartphones, tablets and speakers using only a single power outlet.

We recommend buying a versatile power adapter like this at your preferred electronics retailer, the travel charger illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Slovakia

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world who only have USB devices such as the iPad, but for those also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power converters offer surge protection which can be crucial when visiting regions with unreliable power supplies. These travel adapters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Slovakia and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular portable power adapter for travellers originating from America going to Slovakia.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Similarly having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from America using type B plugs and offers practically the same functionality as the BESTEK with only one less AC outlet at almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers a more flexible 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 a wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Slovakia. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for the iPad in Slovakia?

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

Instructions showing how to charge your iPad with a Slovak power outlet with the Apple USB 30 pin cable and a 2 pin Type C USB charger.

  1. If you want to power the iPad from a Slovak power outlet you'll need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (Apple should normally supply the USB cable when you buy your iPad).
  2. Plug the Type C USB power plug adapter into the Slovak power outlet. You can identify the power supply by the two round adjacent holes next to each other for live and neutral.
  3. Connect one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the mains USB charger and the other end into the dock connector on the iPad. The iPad dock connector can be found at the base of the iPad.
  4. Turn on the Slovak power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right corner of the tablet will display a charge icon to indicate that the tablet is recharging, typically taking between 1 - 4 hours to completely recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPad from a Slovak power outlet

How to use a Type E power charger for recharging your iPad from a Slovak power outlet

Using an Apple USB 30 pin connector with a two pin Type E power adapter to recharge your iPad with a Slovak power outlet.

  1. In order to supply power to your iPad from a Slovak power outlet you'll need a Type E USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (usually included with the device by Apple).
  2. Firstly plug in the Type E USB power plug adapter in the Slovak power outlet. This sunken circular wall outlet, also called the CEE 7/7 plug or Type E power outlet [6], can be identified by two round holes 19mm adjacent to each other where the live and neutral pins slide into with a metal earth pin protruding from the top to form a triangle shape.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB cable into the mains power adapter and the other end into the dock connector on the iPad. The iPad dock connector is found at the bottom of the iPad.
  4. Switch on the Slovak power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of your iPad will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad is powering up which typically takes between one-four hours to recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type E power charger for recharging your iPad from a Slovak power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Wikipedia web page about Slovakia
  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 30 pin cable - This connects compatible iPhones, iPods and iPads to a USB port for charging, syncing and playing music.
  6. iec.ch - Type E power outlet
  7. Type E USB power plug adapter - Meeting CEE 7/5 and CEE 7/6 standards, the Type E USB power plug adapter uses the Schuko standard with two round pins and an earthing hole. It adapts European outlets such as Germany to USB-standard ports for USB device charging..
  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..