How to charge the Jabra Solemate Mini when staying in Greenland

A step-by-step guide showing you how to charge the Jabra Solemate Mini with a Greenlandic power outlet by using type B USB cord and a Type E power charger, charging the Jabra Solemate Mini using a 2 pinned Europlug Type C USB charger and charging the Jabra Solemate Mini using a 2 pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter

Greenlandic power outlet

Various region codes and plugs can often be daunting when planning to visit a foreign country especially for the first time traveller. These instructions were written to prevent people worrying if they can power the Jabra Solemate Mini when going abroad.This useful guide will show you what you'll need to supply power to your Jabra Solemate Mini when you're travelling to Greenland by using the standard types E, C, F or K Greenlandic 220 volt 50Hz wall outlets, please note that Type E plug outlets are normally used by most Greenlanders. When you are visiting Greenland from a different country check your Jabra Solemate Mini can be used with a 240v supply. If it was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 120v check that your Jabra Solemate Mini is dual voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional voltage converter to prevent the device from being damaged during charging.

Ensure you have version 1.14 or greater of the Jabra Solemate Mini firmware, visit the official Jabra Solemate Mini support site [2] to download the latest version. You can switch off the default 'Connected' and other announcements by holding down the Volume down button when turning on the Jabra Solemate Mini until you hear 'Sound prompts off'.

Charging the Jabra Solemate Mini in Greenland

Can the Jabra Solemate Mini be used in Greenland?

You can connect the Jabra Solemate Mini to a Greenlandic power outlet by using a power convertor.

What is the best power charger for the Jabra Solemate Mini in Greenland?

If travelling with more than your Jabra Solemate Mini then the best international travel power adapter for Greenland to buy is a multiple USB port adapter which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are four different standards of power outlets in Greenland (E, C, F and K) and using a travel charger like this ensures that you are covered for type C. Because these chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and handle 100 - 240 volts it makes them ideal for multiple countries around the world simply by switching the included plugs over. If your model of Jabra Solemate Mini can support Fast Charge (please note that not all USB devices do) then you'll benefit from much faster recharging times by using one of these types of USB travel adapters, and additional compatibility with more power demanding devices. Having a four port charger means you can power multiple devices at once without needing to pack individual power chargers for your trip to Greenland or occupying additional power outlets. By only needing to pack a single international USB travel charger will also keep the overall size and weight down, making it ideal to fold up in hand luggage whilst travelling. Due to their flexibility these types of adapters can be used when back at home so when you’re not on holiday they can be used overnight charging multiple phones and tablets without using up an additional power outlet.

If you travel frequently we recommend searching for a flexible travel adapter like this at an electronics retailer. The power charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous countries.

Alternative travel adapter for Greenland

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 Jabra Solemate Mini, however for those also wishing to use their domestic plugs the following power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power adapters offer surge protection which can be necessary when visiting counties with unreliable or unstable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected appliances from voltage spikes. These power adapters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover both Greenland and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling portable power converter for travellers originating from America visiting Greenland.
  • 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 from the US using type B plugs. This offers practically the same set of features as the BESTEK with just 1 less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers a more generous 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 wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Greenland. [11] [AD]
What is the best power charger for the Jabra Solemate Mini in Greenland?

How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your Jabra Solemate Mini from a Greenlandic power outlet

Using USB Micro Type B connector with a Type C power charger to power your Jabra Solemate Mini from a Greenlandic power outlet.

  1. If you want to power your Jabra Solemate Mini from the Greenlandic power outlet you'll need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Plug in the Type C USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. This wall supply can be identified by two circular holes adjacent to each other for live and neutral pins.
  3. Connect the USB end of the type B USB cord into the USB power charger and the other end into the USB charging port on the Jabra Solemate Mini. The USB charging port is located on the bottom right of the speaker below the line in port.
  4. Turn on the Greenlandic power outlet.
  5. The battery indicator on the Jabra Solemate Mini will glow red when low, yellow when half full and green when fully charged. Typically the battery will take 3 hours to completely charge although this may take longer if you use the Jabra Solemate Mini whilst you are charging. [AD]
How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your Jabra Solemate Mini from a Greenlandic power outlet

How to use a Type E power charger for recharging your Jabra Solemate Mini from a Greenlandic power outlet

Using USB Micro Type B connector and a Type E power charger to power your Jabra Solemate Mini from a Greenlandic power outlet.

  1. To supply power to the Jabra Solemate Mini using a Greenlandic power outlet you will need a Type E USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Begin by inserting the Type E USB power plug adapter in the Greenlandic power outlet. You can identify this wall supply by two 4.8mm round holes 19mm adjacent to each other for live and neutral pins plus a single long metal grounding pin protruding from the top forming a triangle shape.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the type B USB cord into the power adapter and the other end into the USB charging port on the Jabra Solemate Mini. The USB charging port can be located to the bottom right of the speaker below the line in port.
  4. Turn on the Greenlandic power outlet.
  5. The battery indicator on the Jabra Solemate Mini will glow red when low, yellow when half full and green when fully charged. Typically the battery will take 3 hours to completely charge although this may take longer if you use the Jabra Solemate Mini whilst you are charging. [AD]
How to use a Type E power charger for recharging your Jabra Solemate Mini from a Greenlandic power outlet

How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your Jabra Solemate Mini from a Greenlandic power outlet

Using USB Micro Type B cable with a 3 pinned Schuko Type F USB charger to recharge your Jabra Solemate Mini from a Greenlandic power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to the Jabra Solemate Mini using a Greenlandic power outlet you will need a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Begin by inserting the Type F USB power plug adapter in the Greenlandic power outlet. You can identify this wall supply by two holes 19 mm apart from each other where the twin pins slide into, plus a pair of two thin metal grounding clips above and below.
  3. Then connect one end of the type B USB cord into the USB power charger and the other end into the USB charging port on the Jabra Solemate Mini. The USB charging port can be found on the bottom right of the speaker below the line in port.
  4. Switch on the Greenlandic power outlet.
  5. The battery indicator on the Jabra Solemate Mini will glow red when low, yellow when half full and green when fully charged. Typically the battery will take three hours to completely charge although this may take longer if you use the Jabra Solemate Mini during the charging process. [AD]
How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your Jabra Solemate Mini from a Greenlandic power outlet

How to use a Type K power charger for charging your Jabra Solemate Mini from a Greenlandic power outlet

Using USB Micro Type B cable with a 3 pinned Type K USB adapter to recharge your Jabra Solemate Mini from a Greenlandic power outlet.

  1. If you want to power your Jabra Solemate Mini from the Greenlandic power outlet you'll need to use a Type K USB power plug adapter [10] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Plug in the Type K USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. This wall supply (called a Type K power outlet [9]) looks like three large holes forming a triangular pattern for the live, neutral and earth pins.
  3. Connect one end of the type B USB cord into the USB power charger and the other end into the USB charging port on the Jabra Solemate Mini. The USB charging port is located on the bottom right of the speaker below the line in port.
  4. Switch on the Greenlandic power outlet.
  5. The battery indicator on the Jabra Solemate Mini will glow red when low, yellow when half full and green when fully charged. Typically the battery will take three hours to completely charge although this may take longer if you use the Jabra Solemate Mini whilst you are charging. [AD]
How to use a Type K power charger for charging your Jabra Solemate Mini from a Greenlandic power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Greenlandic Wiki page
  2. Jabra - official Jabra Solemate Mini support site
  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 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable - Used to connect USB devices which have a USB Mini-B port to computers, power supplies and other devices.
  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. iec.ch - Type F power outlet
  9. iec.ch - Type K power outlet
  10. 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.
  11. 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..