How to charge the iPad Mini when staying in Cote d Ivoire

A step by step guide showing you how to recharge the iPad Mini from an Ivorian power outlet with the Lightning Apple cable with a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter and how to charge the iPad Mini using a Type E power plug.

Ivorian power outlet

Various region codes and plug types can all cause confusion when planning on visiting a foreign country especially if you've never visited before. This page has instructions which shows exactly what you'll need to charge your iPad Mini when you're travelling to Cote d Ivoire using their E or C type 230 volt 50Hz power outlets. You will discover that most power sockets will vary depending on which country you're visiting therefore we suggest that you read our Wiki Connections world power connections list where you'll find a complete list of powering devices in different destinations. If visiting Cote d Ivoire from a different region double check your iPad Mini can be used with a 240v supply. If it was purchased from a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110 volts) make sure the iPad Mini is dual voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional voltage converter to avoid the device from overloading when powering up. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad Mini.

Charging the iPad Mini in Cote d Ivoire

Can the iPad Mini be used in Cote d Ivoire?

You can connect the iPad Mini to an Ivorian power outlet by using a power convertor.

What is the best power charger for the iPad Mini in Cote d Ivoire?

If travelling with more than just your iPad Mini or visiting multiple countries the best travel charger for Cote d Ivoire is a multiple USB charger which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two different standards of power outlets in Cote d Ivoire (types E and C) and using a power charger like this ensures that you are covered for type C. Because these chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and handle from 100 volts to 240 volts will mean that you can travel to over 100 countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa just by switching the included plugs. If your iPad Mini is compatible with Fast Charge (not all USB devices will) then you'll benefit from much faster recharging times by using one of these types of USB travel chargers plus support for certain power demanding devices. Unlike other travel adapters this means you can power multiple devices at once without needing to pack seperate power chargers on your trip to Cote d Ivoire or occupying additional power outlets. Only bringing a single travel charger will help keep the weight down, making it perfect to fold up and store in hand luggage whilst travelling. Due to their flexibility these types of adapters can be used when you return home as well as abroad so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple tablets, phones and speakers with only a single wall outlet.

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

Alternative travel adapter for Cote d Ivoire

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to charge devices via USB, but for visitors 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 for visitors of counties with unreliable power grids. These travel converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Continental Europe, North America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular compact power converter for travellers originating from America visiting Cote d Ivoire.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from North America using type B plugs. This is a much more cost effective alternative to the BESTEK with one less AC outlet for almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 2 AC outlets but offers a 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 wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Cote d Ivoire. [8] [AD]
What is the best power charger for the iPad Mini in Cote d Ivoire?

How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your iPad Mini from an Ivorian power outlet

Instructions showing you how to charge the iPad Mini with an Ivorian power outlet with the Lightning Apple connector and a two pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter.

  1. If you want to power the iPad Mini from the Ivorian power outlet you'll need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], normally included with your device.
  2. Plug in the Type C USB power plug adapter into the wall outlet. You can identify this wall supply by 2 round adjacent holes next to each other.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the bottom of the USB power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Mini. The iPad Mini lightning connector can be found at the base of the iPad Mini.
  4. Switch on the Ivorian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of your tablet screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the tablet is charging which should take roughly 60-240 minutes to recharge. [AD]
How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your iPad Mini from an Ivorian power outlet

Powering the iPad Mini with an Ivorian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter

A step by step guide showing you how to charge the iPad Mini with an Ivorian power outlet with the Lightning Apple connector with a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter.

  1. In order to charge the iPad Mini from an Ivorian power outlet you will need a Type E USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - Apple should usually supply this cable with your iPad Mini.
  2. Start by inserting the Type E USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. You can recognise the plug outlet by the two 4.8mm holes 19mm apart from each other where the two pins sit along with a metal earth pin protruding in the top in a triangle shape.
  3. Connect one end of the USB Apple power cord into the power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Mini. The iPad Mini lightning connector is situated at the bottom of the iPad Mini.
  4. Turn on the Ivorian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of your iPad will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPad Mini is recharging and takes between one-four hours to completely recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPad Mini with an Ivorian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Ivorian Wikipedia 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 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. 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..