Charging the iPad Air from a power outlet in Martinique

Instructions showing you how to power your iPad Air with a Martinican power outlet with a USB Lightning Apple connector with a three pin Type D USB charger, powering the iPad Air using a double pinned Type C power adapter and powering the iPad Air using a Type E USB plug

Martinican power outlet

Varying different standards and plugs can all be confusing when planning on travelling to a new country especially if you've never visited before. However this isn't as complex as it appears, with only a handful of different types of sockets used throughout the world this article shows exactly what you'll need in advance to charge your iPad Air . When planning a trip to Martinique these useful instructions show how to power your iPad Air by using the Type D, C or E Martinican 220 volt 50Hz power outlets, a majority of Martiniquais will normally use Type D power outlets. When travelling to Martinique from a different region ensure the iPad Air can be used with a 240 volt supply. If it was purchased from a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts check that your iPad Air is dual voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional voltage converter to stop the device from over-heating during charging. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad Air.

Charging the iPad Air in Martinique

Can you use the iPad Air in Martinique?

You can connect the iPad Air to a Martinican power outlet by using the correct power adaptor.

What is the best travel charger for the iPad Air in Martinique?

When you are travelling to more than one country or bringing more than your iPad Air the best international travel charger for Martinique to buy is a multiple USB port charger which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are three types of power outlets in Martinique (D, C and E) and using a power adapter like this ensures that you are covered for type C.

Because these chargers come with interchangeable plugs and handle from 100 volts - 240 volts will mean that you can travel to multiple countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa simply by switching the supplied heads. If your model of iPad Air is compatible with Fast Charge (not all USB devices can) then you'll benefit from quicker recharging times by using one of these USB travel chargers along with support for more power demanding devices.

Having a four port adapter will also allow you to power more than one device at the same time without needing to pack individual travel chargers or occupying additional power sockets. By only needing to bring a single travel charger will also keep the weight down, making it ideal to store in hand luggage as well as being suitable for charging your iPad Air at an airport or on the flight. Because of their versatility these types of power adapters can be used when you return home so when you’re not on holiday they can be used overnight charging multiple phones, tablets and e-readers without using up an additional plug socket.

If you travel to Martinique we recommend buying this type of flexible travel charger at your preferred electronics retailer - the power adapter illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world with perfect reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Martinique

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to charge devices using USB, but for those also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power strips offer surge protection which is necessary for visitors of regions with unreliable or unstable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected devices from voltage spikes. These travel adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Martinique and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular compact option for travellers originating from North America visiting Martinique.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Similarly having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from the US using type B plugs and is a much more cost effective alternative to the BESTEK with just 1 less AC outlet for almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers a 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 majority of travellers from around the world visiting Martinique. [10] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for the iPad Air in Martinique?

Charging the iPad Air from a Martinican power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

A guide showing how to recharge the iPad Air from a Martinican power outlet using an Apple USB Lightning cable and a Europlug Type C USB charger.

  1. In order to supply power to your iPad Air from a Martinican power outlet you will need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple should typically include this cable when you purchase your iPad Air).
  2. Begin the process by inserting the Type C USB power plug adapter into the Martinican power outlet. You can recognise this power outlet by two round holes next to each other for live and neutral pins.
  3. Plug in one end of the Apple Lightning charging cord into the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Air. The iPad Air lightning connector can be found at the bottom of the iPad Air.
  4. Switch on the Martinican power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right corner of the iPad screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPad is powering up taking between 1 to 4 hours to completely recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Charging the iPad Air from a Martinican power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

How to use a Type D power charger for recharging your iPad Air from a Martinican power outlet

A page showing how to power the iPad Air from a Martinican power outlet using a Lightning Apple cable and a Type D power adapter.

  1. In order to power the iPad Air from the Martinican power outlet you will need to buy a Type D USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple will usually include the cable when you buy your iPad Air).
  2. Begin by plugging the Type D USB power plug adapter into the Martinican power outlet. You can recognise this wall outlet by three circular holes in a triangular pattern for live, neutral and ground.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the USB adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Air. The iPad Air lightning connector can be found at the bottom of the iPad Air.
  4. Turn on the Martinican power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right corner of the iPad Air screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad Air is charging, typically taking between 60-240 minutes to fully recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type D power charger for recharging your iPad Air from a Martinican power outlet

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

Using a USB Lightning connector with a Type E USB charger to power the iPad Air with a Martinican power outlet.

  1. If you want to charge the iPad Air using the Martinican power outlet you will need a Type E USB power plug adapter [9] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple will usually include the cable when you buy the iPad Air).
  2. Firstly plug the Type E USB power plug adapter in the power outlet. The sunken round plug outlet (known as the Type E power outlet [8] or CEE 7/7 plug) can be recognised by two round holes 19mm adjacent to each other and a long metal earth pin protruding from the top to form a triangular configuration.
  3. Connect one end of the USB Apple power cable into the USB mains charger 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 Martinican power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of the tablet will display a charging icon to indicate that the tablet is charging and takes around 1 - 4 hours to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type E power charger for recharging your iPad Air from a Martinican power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Martinican country entry on wikipedia
  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 D power outlet
  7. Type D USB power plug adapter - Designed for usage in South Asian countries such as India and Nepal, the Type D USB power plug adapter offers a practical solution for converting local 3-prong grounded outlets into USB ports, providing reliable charging for a range of USB devices..
  8. iec.ch - Type E power outlet
  9. 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..
  10. 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..