Charging the iPad Air 2 from a power outlet in San Marino

A guide showing you how to recharge your iPad Air 2 with a Sammarinese power outlet using the USB Lightning Apple connector with a Europlug Type C USB charger, how to charge an iPad Air 2 using a 2 pin Schuko Type F power adapter and charging an iPad Air 2 using a Type L power adapter

Sammarinese power outlet

Different region codes and voltages can all be daunting when planning on staying in another country if you've never been there before. These instructions have been specifically written to prepare people wanting to power their iPad Air 2 abroad.When you are travelling to San Marino these instructions show charging the iPad Air 2 by using the types F, C or L 230 volt 50Hz wall outlets. You'll discover that power sockets differ depending on which area you are travelling to so please read the Europe and power supplies page for a complete list of regions and countries. When visiting San Marino from another region ensure that your iPad Air 2 can accept a 240 volt supply. If your iPad Air 2 was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 120 volts make sure that your iPad Air 2 is dual-voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) else you may need to use an additional converter to prevent the device from overheating during charging. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on an iPad Air 2.

Charging an iPad Air 2 in San Marino

Can you use an iPad Air 2 in San Marino?

You can use an iPad Air 2 in San Marino.

What is the best power charger for recharging an iPad Air 2 in San Marino?

If you are travelling with more than your iPad Air 2 the best international travel charger for San Marino to buy is a multiple USB adapter which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Sammarinese use three different types of power outlets (types F, C and L) and bringing this ensures that you are covered for type C.

Because these chargers come with interchangeable pins and can handle 100 volts to 240 volts will mean you can travel to multiple countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa simply by changing the heads. If your type of iPad Air 2 is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much quicker charging times by using one of these USB power adapters, plus additional support for more power hungry devices.

Having a four port adapter means you can recharge multiple devices simultaneously without needing to bring seperate travel chargers on your Sammarinese trip. By only packing a single USB travel charger will help keep the overall size down, making it perfect to store in hand luggage and on hand for recharging your iPad Air 2 at an airport or on your flight. Due to their space saving versatility these types of chargers can be used when back at home as well as abroad so when you’re not on holiday they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple smartphones, tablets and speakers using only a single power outlet.

For those travelling to San Marino we recommend buying this type of versatile power adapter at an electronics retailer. The multipurpose power charger illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries.

Alternative travel adapter for San Marino

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to charge devices using USB, however for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power converters offer surge protection which is necessary for travellers to counties with unreliable power grids to prevent damage to any connected appliances. These travel converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Europe, North America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 countries around the world:

  • 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 America going to San Marino.
  • 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 America using type B plugs and is a much more cost effective 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 a more 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 wide range of travellers from around the world visiting San Marino. [10] [AD]
What is the best power charger for recharging an iPad Air 2 in San Marino?

Charging an iPad Air 2 from a Sammarinese power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

A guide showing you how to recharge your iPad Air 2 with a Sammarinese power outlet using the USB Lightning Apple connector with a Europlug Type C USB charger.

  1. To charge an iPad Air 2 from the Sammarinese power outlet you will need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], typically already included with the device by Apple.
  2. Begin the process by plugging the Type C USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. The wall outlet is identified by the 2 circular adjacent holes next to each other for live and neutral.
  3. Connect one end of the Apple power cable into the bottom of the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on an iPad Air 2. The iPad Air 2 lightning connector is situated at the base of the iPad Air 2.
  4. Switch on the Sammarinese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of the iPad screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the tablet is recharging which should take around one to four hours to completely recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Charging an iPad Air 2 from a Sammarinese power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

Charging an iPad Air 2 from a Sammarinese power outlet by using a two pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter

Instructions showing how to charge your iPad Air 2 with a Sammarinese power outlet with the Apple USB Lightning connector with a double pinned Type F USB charger.

  1. In order to supply power to the iPad Air 2 using the Sammarinese power outlet you'll need a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple will usually include this USB cable with the iPad Air 2).
  2. Plug the Type F USB power plug adapter into the Sammarinese power outlet. This circular wall outlet, also called the Schuko plug or Type F power outlet [6], can be identified by the two circular adjacent holes next to each other for live and neutral along with a pair of thin grounding clips above and below.
  3. Plug in one end of the Apple power cable into the bottom of the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on an iPad Air 2. The iPad Air 2 lightning connector is found at the bottom of the iPad Air 2.
  4. Switch on the Sammarinese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of your iPad Air 2 screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPad is charging and takes around 60-240 minutes to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Charging an iPad Air 2 from a Sammarinese power outlet by using a two pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter

Powering an iPad Air 2 with a Sammarinese power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type L USB adapter

Using a Lightning cable and a 3 pin Type L power charger to charge your iPad Air 2 with a Sammarinese power outlet.

  1. To charge your iPad Air 2 using the Sammarinese power outlet you will need to use a Type L USB power plug adapter [9] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple should normally supply this USB cable when you buy the iPad Air 2).
  2. Begin the process by taking the Type L USB power plug adapter and inserting it in the Sammarinese power outlet. You can identify the hexagon shaped power supply by the three circular adjecent holes in a line for live, neutral and earth. Note there are two types of Type L wall outlet, one rated at 10 amps and one for 16 amps. The 10 amp wall outlet has 4mm thick pins which are spaced 5.5mm apart whilst a 16 amp version has larger 5mm round pins spaced 8mm apart.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the mains power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on an iPad Air 2. The iPad Air 2 lightning connector is found at the base of the iPad Air 2.
  4. Turn on the Sammarinese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of the tablet will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad Air 2 is charging which takes between one-four hours to recharge. [AD]
Powering an iPad Air 2 with a Sammarinese power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type L USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Sammarinese country Wiki 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 F power outlet
  7. Type F USB power plug adapter - Compliant with Europlugs and CEE 7/17 specifications, the Type F or Schuko adapter is engineered to adapt German electrical power outlets into USB-compatible ports..
  8. iec.ch - Type L power outlet
  9. Type L USB power plug adapter - Earthed Type L USB chargers comprise of three 4mm pins placed in parallel 5.5mm apart used in Italy.
  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..