How to charge the iPhone 5C when visiting Denmark
How to connect a Danish power outlet to the iPhone 5C
Varying different region codes and sockets can often lead to confusion when planning on staying in a different country, especially if you've never visited before. With only a handful of different types of plug sockets being used in the world this article tells you exactly what to buy in advance to power the iPhone 5C in Denmark. These guidelines have been written to help prepare travellers wanting to power the iPhone 5C abroad.If you are going to Denmark the following instructions show how to power the iPhone 5C using the standard K type 230 volt 50Hz wall outlets, Type K power outlets will be typically used by most Danes. If you are travelling to Denmark from a different country please ensure that your iPhone 5C can be used with a 240 volt supply. If it was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 120 volts ensure your device is dual voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional converter to prevent the device from over-heating when charging it. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 5C.
Charging the iPhone 5C in Denmark
What is the best power adapter for recharging the iPhone 5C in Denmark?
The best power adapter for Denmark is a Type K USB charger which allows you to use your iPhone 5C. [4] [AD]
Powering the iPhone 5C with a Danish power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type K USB adapter
Using a Lightning Apple cable with a double pin Type K USB charger to recharge the iPhone 5C from a Danish power outlet.
- If you want to supply power to your iPhone 5C from a Danish power outlet you will need to buy a Type K USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple normally supply this USB cable when you purchase your iPhone 5C).
- Begin by plugging the Type K USB power plug adapter in the Danish power outlet. The wall supply (known as the Type K power outlet [3]) can be identified by the three holes in an upside-down triangular shape and the bottom hole being in a semicircular shape.
- Then connect one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the bottom of the USB adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5C. You can find the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5C situated at the bottom of your iPhone 5C.
- Turn on the Danish power outlet.
- The battery icon which appears in the top right hand corner of your phone will display a charging icon to indicate that the phone is powering up and takes roughly one to four hours to fully recharge. [AD]
See also
- What can I connect to a Danish power outlet?
- What can I connect to the iPhone 5C?
- Can I charge my phone in Europe?
- Can I use my phone in Europe?
- Do I need a converter for my phone in Europe?
- Will my phone charger work in Europe?
- What are the dangers of using the wrong mobile phone charger in Europe?
- How do I charge a phone in Europe?
- How to call the US from Europe
- Which plug sockets are used in Europe?
- Can I use my hairdryer in Europe?
- Can I use my hair straighteners in Europe?
- What is the cheapest airport to fly into in Europe?
- How to travel Europe by train
- How much is a Europass?
- Can I buy Rail Europe tickets at the station?
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- Can I buy Eurostar tickets on the station?
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- What denominations do Euros come in?
- Can I buy Euros at any bank?
- How do I convert dollars to Euros?
- Can I buy Euros with a credit card?
- Does Sweden use the Euro?
- Does the United Kingdom use the Euro?
- Does Denmark use the Euro?
- How long can an American stay in Europe for?
- Which countries are in the Schengen Area?
- What is the most spoken language in Europe?
- How many different languages are spoken in Europe?
- How many countries are there in Europe?
- What countries are in Eastern Europe?
- What countries are in Western Europe?
- What is Northern Europe?
- What countries are not in the European Union?
External links
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- Wikipedia - Danish page on Wikipedia.org
- Apple - official iPhone user guide
- iec.ch - Type K power outlet
- Type K USB power plug adapter - There are three pins on a Type K USB charger comprising of two large rounded pins and a bottom semi-circular grounding pin.
- 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.