Charging the iPhone 3G when planning a trip to The Cayman Islands

A page showing how to charge your iPhone 3G with a Cayman Islands power outlet using a 30-pin connector with a Type A USB charger and charging the iPhone 3G using a Type B USB plug.

Cayman Islands power outlet

Different voltages and region codes can often be daunting when planning on travelling to a foreign country especially if you've never been there before. These instructions have been specifically written to prepare travellers wanting to power their iPhone 3G when staying in The Cayman Islands.When you are planning a holiday to The Cayman Islands this page contains useful instructions showing charging the iPhone 3G by using their standard B or A type Cayman Islands 120 volt 60Hz power outlets, please note Type B power outlets will be used by a majority of Caymanians. If the iPhone 3G does not power up or charges slowly when you are travelling to The Cayman Islands from another region please check that it is compatible with a 110 volt power supply. Normally devices which originate from a different country which use a higher voltage (for example 220 volts) either take longer to charge or won't turn on, so check your iPhone 3G is dual voltage (you'll find these are normally marked with 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional power transformer to ensure proper use. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 4 or greater on the iPhone 3G.

Charging the iPhone 3G in The Cayman Islands

Can you use the iPhone 3G in The Cayman Islands?

You can use the iPhone 3G in The Cayman Islands by using a power adaptor.

What is the best travel charger for the iPhone 3G in The Cayman Islands?

When travelling to multiple countries and bringing along more than your iPhone 3G then the best travel charger for The Cayman Islands to buy is a multiple USB adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Caymanians use two different types of wall outlets (types B and A) and using a travel adapter like this will ensure that you are covered for type A. As these chargers come with interchangeable pins and can handle 100 volts - 240 volts it makes them ideal for over 100 countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa simply by changing the heads. If your iPhone 3G can support Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much quicker recharging times with one of these types of travel chargers, plus additional support for more power demanding devices like tablets. Unlike other travel chargers this will allow you to power more than one device at once without needing to bring seperate travel chargers. By only bringing a single international travel charger will also keep the size and weight down, making it perfect to store in hand luggage while travelling as well as being suitable for charging your iPhone 3G at the airport or on your flight. Due to their space saving flexibility these types of power adapters can be used at home not just abroad so when you’re not on holiday they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple tablets, phones and e-readers without using up an additional wall outlet.

We recommend buying a multipurpose travel charger like this at your preferred electronics retailer. The multipurpose power adapter 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 with perfect reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for The Cayman Islands

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to charge devices using USB, however for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power converters offer surge protection which is useful for visitors of counties with unreliable power supplies. These power converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover both The Cayman Islands and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling compact option for travellers originating from America going to The Cayman Islands using 3 pin type B plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from America using type B plugs and is a cheaper alternative to the BESTEK with just one less AC outlet at almost half 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 suitable for a majority of travellers from around the world visiting The Cayman Islands. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for the iPhone 3G in The Cayman Islands?

Powering the iPhone 3G with a Cayman Islands power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type A USB adapter

Using the Apple USB 30 pin connector with a Type A USB charger to recharge your iPhone 3G with a Cayman Islands power outlet.

  1. To charge the iPhone 3G from a Cayman Islands power outlet you'll need a Type A USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (this USB cable is normally already included with the device by Apple).
  2. Plug the Type A USB power plug adapter into the Cayman Islands power outlet. The power outlet (technically called the Type A power outlet [3]) is identified by the 2 thin adjacent slots next to each other for live and neutral.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB cable into the bottom of the USB charger and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone 3G. The iPhone 3G dock connector can be found at bottom of the iPhone 3G.
  4. Switch on the Cayman Islands power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of the phone will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 3G is powering up and takes around 1-4 hours to recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 3G with a Cayman Islands power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type A USB adapter

Powering the iPhone 3G with a Cayman Islands power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

A page showing how to charge your iPhone 3G with a Cayman Islands power outlet using a 30-pin connector with a Type B USB charger.

  1. To charge the iPhone 3G from a Cayman Islands power outlet you'll need a Type B USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] - this USB cable is normally already included with the device by Apple.
  2. Start by taking the Type B USB power plug adapter and plugging it in the wall supply. The power outlet (sometimes called the Type B power outlet [6]) is identified by the two slots next to each other where the twin blades slide into with a semicircle hole below for the earth pin.
  3. Connect one end of the charging cable into the bottom of the USB charger and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone 3G. The iPhone 3G dock connector can be found at bottom of the iPhone 3G.
  4. Switch on the Cayman Islands power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of the mobile will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 3G is powering up and takes around 1-4 hours to recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 3G with a Cayman Islands power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - The Cayman Islands page on Wikipedia
  2. Apple - official iPhone 3G user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type A power outlet
  4. 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..
  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 B power outlet
  7. 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..
  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..