How to charge your iPad Air from a power outlet in Guyana

Instructions showing how to recharge your iPad Air from a Guyanese power outlet with a Lightning Apple connector and a three pinned Type G USB adapter, how to recharge the iPad Air using a double pin Type A USB adapter and charging the iPad Air using a Type B power plug

Guyanese power outlet

Various region codes and plugs can often cause confusion when planning on staying in another country especially if you've never visited before. This guide has been specifically written to stop visitors needing to worry if they can power the iPad Air abroad.If you are visiting Guyana these useful instructions show powering your iPad Air using the standard types G, A, B or D Guyanese 220 volt 60Hz plug outlets. When visiting Guyana from another country please ensure the iPad Air can accept a 240v supply. If it came from a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts ensure that the iPad Air is dual-voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional converter to avoid the device from being damaged during charging. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad Air.

Charging the iPad Air in Guyana

Can the iPad Air be used in Guyana?

You can connect the iPad Air to a Guyanese power outlet.

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

If travelling to multiple countries the best travel power adapter for Guyana to buy is a multiple USB port charger which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Guyanese use four different standards of wall outlets (G, A, B and D) and using a travel charger like this will ensure that you are covered for both types A and G.

As these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and handle 100 volts to 240 volts will mean that you can travel to over 100 countries around the world simply by switching the included heads over. If your model of iPad Air is compatible with Fast Charge (not all USB devices will) then you'll benefit from much faster recharging times with one of these power adapters, along with additional support for certain power demanding devices. Having a four port charger will also allow you to recharge more than one device simultaneously without needing to pack seperate power chargers on your trip to Guyana. Only needing to pack a single lightweight travel charger will help keep the weight down, making it ideal to fold up in hand luggage as well as being on hand for charging your iPad Air at the airport or on the plane. Due to their flexibility these types of travel chargers can be used at home as well as abroad so when you’re not travelling they can be used overnight charging multiple tablets, smartphones and speakers without needing an additional power outlet.

We suggest buying a flexible power charger similar to this online, the multipurpose power charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for charging multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries around the world.

Alternative travel adapter for Guyana

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 Air, however for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power converters offer surge protection which can be necessary when visiting counties with unstable power grids to prevent damage to any connected devices. These power adapters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Guyana 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 portable power converter for travellers originating from America visiting Guyana using 3 pinned type B US plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers from America using type B plugs. This is a more cost effective alternative to the BESTEK with only 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 a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Guyana. [12] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for recharging the iPad Air in Guyana?

How to use a Type G power charger for recharging your iPad Air from a Guyanese power outlet

Instructions showing how to recharge your iPad Air from a Guyanese power outlet with a Lightning Apple connector and a three pinned Type G USB adapter.

  1. If you want to power the iPad Air from the Guyanese power outlet you will need a Type G USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple normally include this cable with your iPad Air).
  2. Start the process by inserting the Type G USB power plug adapter in the power outlet. You can recognise the power supply by 3 rectangular holes containing plastic shutters in a triangle configuration for live, neutral and ground pins.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB Apple Lightning power cord 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 base of the iPad Air.
  4. Switch on the Guyanese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right corner of your tablet screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPad Air is recharging taking roughly one to four hours to recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type G power charger for recharging your iPad Air from a Guyanese power outlet

Charging the iPad Air from a Guyanese power outlet by using a two pinned Type A USB adapter

Instructions on how to power your iPad Air from a Guyanese power outlet using the Lightning Apple connector with a 2 pinned Type A USB charger.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPad Air using the Guyanese power outlet you'll need to use a Type A USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], Apple normally include the cable when you first purchase your iPad Air.
  2. Start the process by inserting the Type A USB power plug adapter in the Guyanese power outlet. The power supply, sometimes called the Type A power outlet [6], can be identified by 2 slots next to each other where the twin plug outlet pins go.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB Apple cord into 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 Guyanese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of your iPad will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPad Air is charging which takes around 60-240 minutes to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Charging the iPad Air from a Guyanese power outlet by using a two pinned Type A USB adapter

Powering the iPad Air with a Guyanese power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

Instructions showing how to charge the iPad Air with a Guyanese power outlet with an Apple USB Lightning cable and a Type B USB adapter.

  1. If you want to power the iPad Air using a Guyanese power outlet you'll need to use a Type B USB power plug adapter [9] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], Apple will normally include the USB cable when you first purchase the iPad Air.
  2. Insert the Type B USB power plug adapter in the Guyanese power outlet. The plug outlet, sometimes called a Type B power outlet [8], is recognised by two thin slots parallel to each other with a single semicircle shaped hole below for the ground pin.
  3. Connect one end of the Apple USB cord into the power 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 Guyanese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right hand corner of the tablet screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad is charging and takes between 1-4 hours to fully recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPad Air with a Guyanese power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

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

Using an Apple Lightning cable and a Type D power adapter to charge the iPad Air with a Guyanese power outlet.

  1. To supply power to your iPad Air from the Guyanese power outlet you'll need to use a Type D USB power plug adapter [11] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - Apple normally supply this cable with your iPad Air.
  2. Start the process by taking the Type D USB power plug adapter and plugging it in the Guyanese power outlet. You can identify the plug outlet by the 3 holes in a triangle pattern for live, neutral and earth pins.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB Apple cord 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. Turn on the Guyanese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of your iPad Air will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPad is charging, typically taking around 60-240 minutes to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type D power charger for recharging your iPad Air from a Guyanese power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Guyana Wikipedia page
  2. Apple - official iPad user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type G power outlet
  4. Type G USB power plug adapter - Suitable for use in England, Ireland, and Scotland, a grounded three pin Type G adapter turns UK electrical power outlets into USB ports for reliable charging..
  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 A power outlet
  7. Type A USB power plug adapter - With its two-blade, ungrounded design, the Type A USB power plug adapter offers a straightforward way to convert electrical outlets in countries like the United States and Canada into USB ports for easy device charging..
  8. iec.ch - Type B power outlet
  9. Type B USB power plug adapter - A Type B USB power plug adapter conforms to the NEMA 5-15 specifications, featuring 2 parallel flat blades and an extended grounding pin. Rated at 15A and 125 volts, suitable for use in the United States and Canada for converting domestic outlets to USB..
  10. iec.ch - Type D power outlet
  11. 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..
  12. 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..