Charging the iPad Mini 2 when staying in Equatorial Guinea

A page showing how to recharge the iPad Mini 2 from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet using an Apple USB Lightning cable and a Europlug Type C USB charger and charging the iPad Mini 2 using a double pinned Type E power charger.

Equatorial Guinean power outlet

Varying complicated combinations of region codes and voltages can often be daunting when planning to travel to a new country if you've never been there before. However this isn't as complicated as it appears, with only a handful of different types of plug sockets used in the world this article shows exactly what you'll need in advance to charge the iPad Mini 2 . These guidelines have been specifically written to help assist visitors wanting to power the iPad Mini 2 when they are visiting abroad.If you're visiting Equatorial Guinea the following useful instructions show how to supply power to the iPad Mini 2 using the Type E or C Equatorial Guinean 220 volt 50Hz plug outlets. When travelling to Equatorial Guinea from another country make sure the iPad Mini 2 can be used with a 240v supply. If it was purchased from a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts check that your iPad Mini 2 is dual-voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional power transformer to stop the device from being damaged whilst powering it. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad Mini 2.

Charging the iPad Mini 2 in Equatorial Guinea

Can the iPad Mini 2 be used in Equatorial Guinea?

Yes, you can connect the iPad Mini 2 to an Equatorial Guinean power outlet.

What is the best travel charger for the iPad Mini 2 in Equatorial Guinea?

When you are travelling to multiple countries or bringing more than just your iPad Mini 2 the best international travel charger for Equatorial Guinea to buy is a multiple USB charger which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two standards of wall outlets in Equatorial Guinea (E and C) and using a power adapter like this ensures that you are covered for type C.

Because these chargers come with interchangeable pins 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 changing the supplied plugs. If your iPad Mini 2 supports Fast Charge then you'll benefit from faster recharging times with one of these types of USB power adapters, plus compatibility with certain power demanding devices like tablets. Unlike other adapters this will allow you to recharge multiple devices simultaneously without needing to bring seperate power adapters. By only needing a single international travel charger will keep the overall weight down, making it perfect to store in hand baggage as well as being suitable for charging your iPad Mini 2 at an airport or on the flight. Because of their versatility these types of power adapters can be used back at home so when you’re not on holiday they can be used overnight charging multiple smartphones and tablets using just a single wall outlet.

If you travel often we suggest buying this type of versatile power charger online. The multipurpose travel charger illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for powering multiple USB devices in numerous countries with good reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Equatorial Guinea

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 Mini 2, however for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs the following power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power adapters offer surge protection which is useful when visiting regions with unreliable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected devices. These travel converters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Equatorial Guinea 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 best selling compact power converter for travellers originating from North America visiting Equatorial Guinea.
  • 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. This is a much more cost effective alternative to the BESTEK with just one less AC outlet for almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 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 wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Equatorial Guinea. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for the iPad Mini 2 in Equatorial Guinea?

How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPad Mini 2 from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet

A page showing how to recharge the iPad Mini 2 from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet using an Apple USB Lightning cable and a Europlug Type C USB charger.

  1. If you want to charge the iPad Mini 2 using the Equatorial Guinean power outlet you will need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], the USB cable is typically supplied with the device by Apple.
  2. Plug in the Type C USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. You can identify the wall supply by the 2 circular holes adjacent to each other where the live and neutral plug outlet pins sit.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the Apple charging cord into the USB mains adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Mini 2. The iPad Mini 2 lightning connector is found at the bottom of the iPad Mini 2.
  4. Switch on the Equatorial Guinean power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of the tablet screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the tablet is charging and takes roughly 1 to 4 hours to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPad Mini 2 from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet

How to use a Type E power charger for charging your iPad Mini 2 from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet

Using an Apple USB Lightning connector and a Type E USB adapter to power the iPad Mini 2 with an Equatorial Guinean power outlet.

  1. In order to supply power to your iPad Mini 2 from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet you will need to use a Type E USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - Apple typically supply the USB cable with the iPad Mini 2.
  2. Firstly you'll need to plug the Type E USB power plug adapter in the power outlet. You can recognise the wall outlet by the two 4.8mm circular holes 19mm apart from each other for live and neutral plus a metal grounding pin protruding the top in a triangle pattern.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Mini 2. The iPad Mini 2 lightning connector is found at the bottom of the iPad Mini 2.
  4. Switch on the Equatorial Guinean power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of the tablet screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the tablet is charging and takes roughly 1 to 4 hours to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type E power charger for charging your iPad Mini 2 from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Equatorial Guinean Wikipedia web 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 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..