Charging the iPad 2 when planning a trip to Guyana

A page showing how to charge your iPad 2 with a Guyanese power outlet with the Apple USB 30 pin connector with a Type G USB charger, how to power the iPad 2 using a Type A USB plug and powering the iPad 2 using a Type B USB plug

Guyanese power outlet

Varying complicated region codes and voltages can all be daunting when planning on visiting another country for the first time traveller. These instructions have been specifically written to prevent you having to worry if you'll be able to charge the iPad 2 when you are abroad.This page has step-by-step instructions showing how to supply power to the iPad 2 when you are visiting Guyana using the Type G, A, B or D Guyanese 220 volt 60Hz power outlets. If you are visiting Guyana from another region check that the iPad 2 can be used with a 240 volt supply. If your iPad 2 was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110 volts) make sure that your iPad 2 is dual-voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) else you may need to use an additional power converter to stop the device from over-heating whilst powering it up. If you're planning on taking a trip to a Guyanese place such as Georgetown read the Guyana Wikipedia page [1] for further details. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad 2.

Charging the iPad 2 in Guyana

Can you use the iPad 2 in Guyana?

You can use the iPad 2 in Guyana by using a power adaptor.

What is the best power adapter for the iPad 2 in Guyana?

When travelling with more than just your iPad 2 and visiting multiple countries the best international travel charger for Guyana to buy is a multiple USB adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are four standards of wall outlets that Guyanese use (G, A, B and D) and bringing this will ensure that you are covered for both types A and G. As these chargers come with interchangeable pins and can handle 100 to 240 volts will mean you can travel to multiple countries around the world just by switching the included heads. If your iPad 2 can support Fast Charge (not all USB devices will) then you'll benefit from faster charging times by using one of these USB power chargers, plus additional support for more power demanding devices like tablets. This will allow you to power more than one device at once without needing to bring seperate travel chargers for your Guyanese trip or using up additional power sockets. Only bringing a single international travel charger will also keep the size and weight down, making it perfect to fold up and store in hand baggage and on hand for recharging your iPad 2 at an airport or on the flight. Due to their space saving flexibility these types of power adapters can be used when you return home so when you’re not travelling they can sit overnight charging multiple tablets, phones and e-readers using only a single wall outlet.

For those travelling to Guyana we suggest searching for an adaptable travel charger of this nature at your preferred electronics retailer - the travel charger illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries.

Alternative travel adapter for Guyana

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to recharge devices via USB, however for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power adapters offer surge protection which is useful for visitors of regions with unreliable or unstable power grids to prevent damage to any connected appliances. These travel converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover both Guyana and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular portable power adapter for travellers originating from North America visiting Guyana using type B American 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 gives practically the same functionality as the BESTEK with 1 less AC outlet for 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 Guyana. [12] [AD]
What is the best power adapter for the iPad 2 in Guyana?

Charging the iPad 2 from a Guyanese power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

A page showing how to charge your iPad 2 with a Guyanese power outlet with the Apple USB 30 pin connector with a Type G USB charger.

  1. If you want to power the iPad 2 using the Guyanese power outlet you will need to use a Type G 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. Start by taking the Type G USB power plug adapter and plugging it in the wall supply. The power outlet, technically called the Type G power outlet [3], can be identified by the 3 vertical rectangular slots with plastic shutters in a triangular shape.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB cable into the bottom of the USB power adapter and the other end into the dock connector on the iPad 2. The iPad 2 dock connector can be found at the base of the iPad 2.
  4. Turn on the Guyanese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right corner of the tablet will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad 2 is powering up taking roughly 60 to 240 minutes to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Charging the iPad 2 from a Guyanese power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

How to use a Type A power charger for charging your iPad 2 from a Guyanese power outlet

Using the 30-pin Apple cable and a 2 pin Type A power charger to recharge your iPad 2 with a Guyanese power outlet.

  1. If you want to power the iPad 2 from a Guyanese power outlet you'll need a Type A USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (typically supplied with your iPad 2).
  2. Insert the Type A USB power plug adapter into the Guyanese power outlet. The power supply, technically called the Type A power outlet [6], can be identified by the 2 adjacent slots for live and neutral blades.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the USB power adapter and the other end into the dock connector on the iPad 2. The iPad 2 dock connector is found at the bottom of the iPad 2.
  4. Switch on the Guyanese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of the tablet will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPad is recharging, typically taking between one-four hours to completely recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type A power charger for charging your iPad 2 from a Guyanese power outlet

How to use a Type B power charger for recharging your iPad 2 from a Guyanese power outlet

Using a 30-pin Apple cable and a Type B USB charger to charge your iPad 2 with a Guyanese power outlet.

  1. In order to power your iPad 2 from a Guyanese power outlet you'll need a Type B USB power plug adapter [9] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] - typically supplied with your iPad 2.
  2. First you'll need to insert the Type B USB power plug adapter in the Guyanese power outlet. You can identify this power supply by the two slots adjacent to each other for live and neutral blades with a semicircle hole below for the grounded pin.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the mains power charger and the other end into the dock connector on the iPad 2. The iPad 2 dock connector is found at the bottom of the iPad 2.
  4. Switch on the Guyanese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right hand corner of your iPad 2 screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the tablet is recharging which takes roughly 1 - 4 hours to recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type B power charger for recharging your iPad 2 from a Guyanese power outlet

How to use a Type D power charger for recharging your iPad 2 from a Guyanese power outlet

Using a 30-pin Apple cable and a Type D USB charger to charge your iPad 2 with a Guyanese power outlet.

  1. In order to supply power to the iPad 2 using the Guyanese power outlet you will need to buy a Type D USB power plug adapter [11] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] - this USB cable is normally already included with your iPad 2.
  2. Start by inserting the Type D USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. You can identify the wall outlet by three holes forming a triangle pattern.
  3. Connect one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the mains power adapter and the other end into the dock connector on the iPad 2. The iPad 2 dock connector is found at the bottom of the iPad 2.
  4. Switch on the Guyanese 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, typically taking between 1 - 4 hours to recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type D power charger for recharging your iPad 2 from a Guyanese power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Guyana Wikipedia page
  2. Apple - official iPad user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type G power outlet
  4. Type G USB power plug adapter - Suitable for use in England, Ireland, and Scotland, a grounded three pin Type G adapter turns UK electrical power outlets into USB ports for reliable 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 A power outlet
  7. 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..
  8. iec.ch - Type B power outlet
  9. 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..
  10. iec.ch - Type D power outlet
  11. Type D USB power plug adapter - Designed for usage in South Asian countries such as India and Nepal, the Type D USB power plug adapter offers a practical solution for converting local 3-prong grounded outlets into USB ports, providing reliable charging for a range of USB devices..
  12. 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..