Charging your iPad Mini 4 from a power outlet in Mauritania

How to connect a Mauritanian power outlet to the iPad Mini 4

Mauritanian power outlet

Complicated combinations of standards and plugs can all be daunting when planning on visiting another country especially if you've never been there before. These guidelines have been specifically written to stop travellers having to worry if they can charge the iPad Mini 4 when they're travelling abroad.These step-by-step instructions will show exactly what you'll need to power your iPad Mini 4 when you're in Mauritania using the 220 volt 50Hz C Type Mauritanian power outlet, with the Mauritanians using a Europlug for wall outlets. You'll discover that power supplies will vary from country to country therefore we recommend that you read our Wiki Connections travel power connections list for a complete list of charging devices in different countries. When travelling to Mauritania from a different region ensure that your iPad Mini 4 can accept a 240 volt supply. If your iPad Mini 4 came from a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) ensure that your device is dual voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional power transformer to stop the device from being damaged when powering up. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 9 or greater on the iPad Mini 4.

Charging the iPad Mini 4 in Mauritania

Can the iPad Mini 4 be used in Mauritania?

Yes, you can connect the iPad Mini 4 to a Mauritanian power outlet by using the correct power adaptor.

What is the best travel adapter for the iPad Mini 4 in Mauritania?

When travelling with more than your iPad Mini 4 or visiting more than one country the best international travel charger for Mauritania to buy is a multiple USB charger which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger.

As these chargers come with interchangeable pins and handle from 100 to 240 volts it makes them ideal for over 100 countries around the world just by switching the included heads. If your iPad Mini 4 is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much quicker charging times by using one of these USB travel chargers, and compatibility with certain power demanding devices like tablets. Unlike other travel adapters having a four port adapter means you can recharge multiple devices simultaneously without needing to bring seperate travel adapters or occupying additional wall outlets. Because you are only packing a single international travel charger will keep the overall weight down, making it ideal to store in hand luggage while travelling and on hand for recharging your iPad Mini 4 at an airport or on your flight. Because of their versatility these types of travel adapters can be used at home not just abroad so when you’re not travelling they can sit overnight charging multiple phones and tablets using only a single power outlet.

We recommend buying a versatile travel charger of this nature online; the multipurpose power adapter illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for powering multiple USB devices in numerous different countries with good reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Mauritania

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 iPad Mini 4, but for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power converters offer surge protection which can be crucial when visiting regions with unstable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected devices from voltage spikes. These travel adapters 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 best selling compact power converter for travellers originating from North America visiting Mauritania using 3 pinned type B plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers from North America using type B plugs and offers the same functionality as the BESTEK with only one less AC outlet at almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 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 ideal for a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Mauritania. [6] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for the iPad Mini 4 in Mauritania?

Charging the iPad Mini 4 from a Mauritanian power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

Using the Apple Lightning cable and a Type C Europlug power adapter to charge your iPad Mini 4 with a Mauritanian power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPad Mini 4 using a Mauritanian power outlet you'll need a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], the USB cable is normally already supplied with your iPad Mini 4.
  2. Plug the Type C USB power plug adapter into the power supply. This ungrounded power outlet is recognised by two adjacent holes next to each other for live and neutral.
  3. Connect one end of the USB cable into the mains power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Mini 4. The iPad Mini 4 lightning connector is found at the base of the iPad Mini 4.
  4. Turn on the Mauritanian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right corner of the tablet screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the tablet is recharging which typically takes around 60 to 300 minutes to fully recharge. [AD]
Charging the iPad Mini 4 from a Mauritanian power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - wikipedia entry about Mauritania
  2. Apple - iPad Mini 4 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. 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..