Charging the iPad 3 when staying in Mali

Instructions showing how to recharge your iPad 3 with a Malian power outlet with a 30 pin cable and a Type C power adapter and powering the iPad 3 using a Type E USB charger.

Malian power outlet

Differing combinations of voltages and region codes can often cause confusion when planning to travel to another country if you've never been there before. This page has been written to stop visitors having to worry if they'll be able to power their iPad 3 when they are travelling to Mali.This page has simple instructions telling you what you'll need to power your iPad 3 when you're visiting Mali using the standard E or C type 220 volt 50Hz wall outlets. If travelling to Mali from a different country ensure that your iPad 3 can be used with a 240 volt supply. If it came from a country which uses a lower voltage such as 120 volts check your iPad 3 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 whilst powering it. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad 3.

Charging the iPad 3 in Mali

Can the iPad 3 be used in Mali?

Yes, you can use the iPad 3 in Mali.

What is the best power charger for recharging the iPad 3 in Mali?

When travelling to multiple countries then the best international travel adapter for Mali to buy is a multiple USB charger which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Malians use two different standards of wall outlets (types E and C) and using a power charger like this will ensure that you are covered for type C. Because these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and can handle from 100 to 240 volts it makes them ideal for multiple countries around the world simply by changing the included plugs over. If your iPad 3 supports Fast Charge then you'll benefit from faster recharging times with one of these types of USB power adapters, plus compatibility with certain power demanding devices like tablets.

Unlike other adapters having a 4 port charger means you can recharge more than one device at once without needing to buy multiple power chargers on your Malian trip or using up additional wall outlets. Because you are only bringing a single lightweight USB travel charger will keep the size and weight down, making it ideal to fold up and store in hand luggage while travelling and on hand for charging your iPad 3 at the airport or on a plane. Due to their space saving versatility these types of chargers can be used at home so when you’re not travelling they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple smartphones and tablets using only a single power outlet.

If you travel regularly we suggest buying this type of versatile power charger online. The travel charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for powering multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Mali

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to recharge devices via USB, however for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power converters offer surge protection which can be crucial for travellers to counties with unreliable power grids. These power adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Europe, America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular portable option for travellers originating from America visiting Mali using type B plug sockets.
  • 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 America using type B plugs. This gives practically the same set of features as the BESTEK with only one less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 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 ideal for most travellers from around the world visiting Mali. [8] [AD]
What is the best power charger for recharging the iPad 3 in Mali?

Powering the iPad 3 with a Malian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

Using a 30-pin connector and a Type C USB adapter to power the iPad 3 with a Malian power outlet.

  1. To power the iPad 3 using a Malian power outlet you'll need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] - normally already included with your iPad 3 by Apple.
  2. Plug in the Type C USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. The power supply (sometimes called a Europlug) can be recognised by the 2 adjacent holes next to each other where the pins go.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the bottom of the USB adapter and the other end into the dock connector on the iPad 3. The iPad 3 dock connector is found at the base of the iPad 3.
  4. Turn on the Malian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of your iPad 3 screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad 3 is charging, typically taking roughly 60 to 240 minutes to completely recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPad 3 with a Malian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

Powering the iPad 3 with a Malian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter

Using the 30-pin Apple connector with a two pin Type E USB charger to recharge the iPad 3 from a Malian power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPad 3 from a Malian power outlet you'll need to use a Type E USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5], the cable is normally already supplied with your device by Apple.
  2. Begin the process by taking the Type E USB power plug adapter and inserting it into the Malian power outlet. You can recognise this power outlet by two large round adjacent holes for live and neutral pins plus a metal grounding pin protruding in the top in a triangle pattern.
  3. 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 3. The iPad 3 dock connector is found at the bottom of the iPad 3.
  4. Turn on the Malian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right corner of the iPad screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPad is powering up taking between 1 to 4 hours to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPad 3 with a Malian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Malian Wikipedia web 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 30 pin cable - This connects compatible iPhones, iPods and iPads to a USB port for charging, syncing and playing music.
  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..