How to charge the iPhone 4 from a power outlet in Denmark

A page on how to power your iPhone 4 from a Danish power outlet by using a USB 30 pin Apple connector and a Type K power adapter.

Danish power outlet

If you are packing for a vacation it can often be useful to know if you'll be able to use all your common devices such as mobile phones or laptop computers when you get there. By not knowing which wall socket is used you may bring the wrong power adaptor, therefore having to buy or borrow a suitable adaptor on arrival. Varying different combinations of region codes and plugs can often be confusing when planning to travel to a foreign country especially for the first time traveller. However this isn't as complicated as it first appears, with only a handful of different types of standards used in the world this guide shows exactly what to pick up in advance to charge your iPhone 4 in Denmark. These instructions were written to prevent you needing to worry if you'll be able to charge your iPhone 4 when you are staying abroad.When travelling to Denmark this page has useful instructions showing you how to charge the iPhone 4 using their K type 230 volt 50Hz power outlets, Type K power outlets are used by most Danes. When you are visiting Denmark from a different region make sure the iPhone 4 can be charged using a 240 volt supply. If the iPhone 4 originated in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110 volts) check that your device is dual-voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional converter to avoid the device from over-heating whilst powering it. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 4.

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Charging the iPhone 4 in Denmark

Can you use the iPhone 4 in Denmark?

Yes, you can use the iPhone 4 in Denmark.

What is the best power charger for recharging the iPhone 4 in Denmark?

The best power adapter for Denmark will be a Type K USB power plug adapter which allows you to use your iPhone 4. [4] [AD]

What is the best power charger for recharging the iPhone 4 in Denmark?

Powering the iPhone 4 with a Danish power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type K USB adapter

Instructions showing how to charge the iPhone 4 with a Danish power outlet by using the 30 pin Apple connector and a 2 pinned Type K USB adapter.

  1. If you want to power your iPhone 4 using a Danish power outlet you will need a Type K USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (Apple should typically include the USB cable with your iPhone 4).
  2. Start the process by taking the Type K USB power plug adapter and plugging it in the power supply. You can recognise the power supply by 3 holes in an inverted triangle shape for the live, neutral and earth pins.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB cord into the power adapter and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone 4. The iPhone 4 dock connector is found at bottom of the iPhone 4.
  4. Turn on the Danish power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of the iPhone will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone 4 is recharging and takes roughly 1 - 4 hours to fully recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 4 with a Danish power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type K USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - wikipedia entry about Denmark
  2. Apple - official iPhone user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type K power outlet
  4. 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.
  5. USB to Apple 30 pin cable - This connects compatible iPhones, iPods and iPads to a USB port for charging, syncing and playing music.