How to charge your iPhone 3G from a power outlet in Saint Martin

Instructions showing how to charge your iPhone 3G from a St Martins power outlet with the 30 pin Apple cable with a Type C power charger and charging the iPhone 3G using a Type F power charger.

St Martins power outlet

Varying different combinations of voltages and sockets can all be daunting when planning to travel to a different country, especially for the first time traveller. This guide was specifically written to prevent visitors needing to worry if they'll be able to power the iPhone 3G when they're travelling abroad.When you're staying in Saint Martin this page contains instructions showing how to power the iPhone 3G using their Type F or C St Martins 230 volt 60Hz wall outlets, Type F plug outlets will be typically used by a majority of Saint Martins. When you are visiting Saint Martin from a different country please ensure the iPhone 3G can be charged using a 240v supply. If it was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110 volts) ensure the iPhone 3G is dual-voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional converter to avoid the device from being damaged during charging. If you intend to visit a St Martins destination such as Marigot or Rambaud refer to the Saint Martin country Wikipedia page [1] for further details prior to travelling to the area. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 4 or greater on the iPhone 3G.

Charging the iPhone 3G in Saint Martin

Can the iPhone 3G be used in Saint Martin?

You can connect the iPhone 3G to a St Martins power outlet.

What is the best power charger for recharging the iPhone 3G in Saint Martin?

When you are travelling to multiple countries the best travel power adapter for Saint Martin to buy is a multiple USB port charger which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Saint Martins use two different standards of wall outlets (F and C) and bringing this will ensure that you are covered for type C.

Because these chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and can handle from 100 volts to 240 volts it makes them ideal for multiple countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa just by changing the included plugs. If your iPhone 3G supports Fast Charge then you'll benefit from quicker recharging times by using one of these types of USB power chargers and additional compatibility with more power hungry devices. Having a 4 port charger will allow you to recharge more than one device simultaneously without needing to pack seperate power chargers on your trip to Saint Martin. By only packing a single travel charger will help keep the size and weight down, making it ideal to fold up in hand baggage. Because of their space saving versatility these types of power adapters can be used when back at home so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple phones and tablets with only a single wall outlet.

We suggest buying a versatile travel charger similar to this online, the multipurpose power charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for recharging multiple USB devices in numerous different countries.

Alternative travel adapter for Saint Martin

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 iPhone 3G, but for visitors also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power adapters offer surge protection which can be useful for travellers to regions with unreliable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected appliances from voltage spikes. 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 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling compact option for travellers originating from North America visiting Saint Martin using type B American plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Similarly having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico travel adapter is also aimed at travellers from the US using type B plugs and is a much more cost effective alternative to the BESTEK with one less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 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 perfect for a wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Saint Martin. [8] [AD]
What is the best power charger for recharging the iPhone 3G in Saint Martin?

Powering the iPhone 3G with a St Martins power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

Instructions showing how to charge your iPhone 3G from a St Martins power outlet with the 30 pin Apple cable with a Type C power charger.

  1. If you want to power the iPhone 3G using a St Martins power outlet you'll need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (Apple will typically include the USB cable when you first purchase the iPhone 3G).
  2. Firstly you'll need to plug in the Type C USB power plug adapter into the St Martins power outlet. You can recognise the plug supply by 2 round adjacent holes where the live and neutral plug outlet pins go.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the bottom of the mains power charger and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone 3G. The iPhone 3G dock connector can be found at bottom of the iPhone 3G.
  4. Turn on the St Martins power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of the iPhone 3G will display a charge icon to indicate that the phone is powering up which takes roughly one-four hours to fully recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 3G with a St Martins power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your iPhone 3G from a St Martins power outlet

Instructions showing how to charge the iPhone 3G from a St Martins power outlet with a 30 pin Apple connector with a 2 pinned Type F power charger.

  1. To supply power to the iPhone 3G from the St Martins power outlet you'll need to buy a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (Apple normally include this cable with your iPhone 3G).
  2. Start the process by plugging the Type F USB power plug adapter in the St Martins power outlet. You can recognise the plug supply by two round adjacent holes where the live and neutral plug outlet pins go and two thin metal grounding clips at the top and bottom.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the bottom of the USB power charger and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone 3G. The iPhone 3G dock connector can be found at bottom of the iPhone 3G.
  4. Turn on the St Martins power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of the iPhone 3G will display a charging icon to indicate that the mobile is powering up, typically taking roughly one-four hours to completely recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your iPhone 3G from a St Martins power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Saint Martin country Wikipedia page
  2. Apple - official iPhone 3G 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 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..