How to charge the iPad Mini 2 when staying in Finland

A page on how to power your iPad Mini 2 from a Finnish power outlet by using a USB Lightning cable with a 2 pinned Europlug Type C power charger and charging the iPad Mini 2 using a 2 pinned Schuko Type F USB charger.

Finnish power outlet

Varying complicated combinations of region codes and plugs can often be confusing when planning to travel to a different country especially to the first time traveller. These instructions were written to prevent you worrying if you'll be able to charge the iPad Mini 2 when going abroad.The following step by step instructions tells you what you'll need to supply power to your iPad Mini 2 when you're visiting Finland by using the standard types F or C Finnish 230 volt 50Hz wall outlets. Power sources will change from country to country therefore please read the WikiConnections global power connections list where you'll find a complete list of powering devices in different destinations. If travelling to Finland from another country please ensure that the iPad Mini 2 can be charged using a 240 volt supply. If the iPad Mini 2 came from a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110v check that your device is dual-voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional transformer to stop the device from overheating when powering up. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad Mini 2.

Charging the iPad Mini 2 in Finland

Can the iPad Mini 2 be used in Finland?

Yes, you can use the iPad Mini 2 in Finland.

What is the best power charger for the iPad Mini 2 in Finland?

If travelling with more than your iPad Mini 2 then the best international travel power adapter for Finland to buy is a multiple USB port adapter which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Finns use two different types of wall outlets (F and C) and using a travel 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 changing the supplied heads over. If your iPad Mini 2 supports Fast Charge then you'll benefit from quicker charging times with one of these power adapters, along with additional compatibility with more power hungry devices like tablets.

Having a four port charger means you can power multiple devices at once without needing to pack seperate power chargers for your trip to Finland or occupying additional power outlets. By only needing to pack a single lightweight USB travel charger will keep the size down, making it perfect to store in hand baggage as well as being on hand for charging your iPad Mini 2 at an airport or on a plane. Because of their space saving versatility these types of power chargers can be used at 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 on a regular basis we recommend searching for this type of versatile travel adapter at an electronics retailer. The power charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries with good reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Finland

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country who only have USB devices such as the iPad Mini 2, however for those also wishing to use their domestic plugs the following power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power converters offer surge protection which is useful for visitors of regions with unstable power grids. These travel converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering 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 option for travellers originating from North America going to Finland.
  • 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 from the US using type B plugs and gives the same functionality as the BESTEK with only 1 less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers a more generous 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 wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Finland. [8] [AD]
What is the best power charger for the iPad Mini 2 in Finland?

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

A page on how to power your iPad Mini 2 from a Finnish power outlet with a USB Lightning cable with a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter.

  1. In order to charge the iPad Mini 2 from the Finnish power outlet you will need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], Apple normally include the USB cable with your iPad Mini 2.
  2. Start the process by inserting the Type C USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. You can recognise the power outlet by 2 holes next to each other.
  3. Then connect one end of the Apple USB Lightning charging cable into the USB power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Mini 2. The iPad Mini 2 lightning connector can be found at the base of the iPad Mini 2.
  4. Switch on the Finnish power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right corner of your tablet screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the tablet is powering up, typically taking around one to four hours to completely recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPad Mini 2 with a Finnish power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your iPad Mini 2 from a Finnish power outlet

A page on how to power your iPad Mini 2 from a Finnish power outlet with a USB Lightning cable with a 2 pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter.

  1. To power your iPad Mini 2 from the Finnish power outlet you'll need to use a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - Apple should usually supply this cable when you first purchase the iPad Mini 2.
  2. Begin by inserting the Type F USB power plug adapter in the Finnish power outlet. The sunken circular power supply (called a Type F power outlet [6]) can be recognised by the two large round adjacent holes along with thin metal grounding clips above and below.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB Apple power cord into the USB power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Mini 2. The iPad Mini 2 lightning connector can be found at the base of the iPad Mini 2.
  4. Switch on the Finnish 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 powering up, typically taking around one to four hours to completely recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your iPad Mini 2 from a Finnish power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Finnish Wiki 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 F power outlet
  7. Type F USB power plug adapter - Compliant with Europlugs and CEE 7/17 specifications, the Type F or Schuko adapter is engineered to adapt German electrical power outlets into USB-compatible ports..
  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..