How to charge your Samsung Galaxy S4 from a power outlet in Saint Pierre

How to connect a St Pierrais power outlet to a Samsung Galaxy S4

St Pierrais power outlet

Varying different combinations of frequencies and region codes can all cause confusion when planning on travelling to a foreign country to the first time traveller. This page has been written to prevent you worrying if you'll be able to charge the Samsung Galaxy S4 when you're travelling abroad.If you're visiting Saint Pierre these useful instructions show powering your Samsung Galaxy S4 using a standard 230 volt 50Hz Type E St Pierrais wall outlet, with the Saint-Pierrais using CEE 7/5 French sockets for wall outlets. You'll discover that most power sockets change regionally so we recommend reading our Wikiconnections global power sockets guide where you'll find a full list showing countries. If you are travelling to Saint Pierre from a different country double check your Samsung Galaxy S4 can accept a 240 volt supply. If the Samsung Galaxy S4 came from a country which uses a lower voltage such as 120v double check your device is dual-voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional power converter to prevent the device from over-heating when powering up.

Refer to the Samsung Galaxy S4 instruction manual [2] for further details on the operation of the mobile phone and visit the Galaxy page for more phones by Samsung which will connect to the St Pierrais power outlet.

Charging a Samsung Galaxy S4 in Saint Pierre

Can you use a Samsung Galaxy S4 in Saint Pierre?

Yes, you can use a Samsung Galaxy S4 in Saint Pierre by using the correct power adaptor.

What is the best power charger for a Samsung Galaxy S4 in Saint Pierre?

If you are travelling with more than just your Samsung Galaxy S4 or visiting multiple countries then the best international travel power adapter for Saint Pierre is a multiple USB charger which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger.

As these types of chargers come with interchangeable plugs and handle 100 - 240 volts will mean you can travel to over 100 countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa just by switching the plugs. If your type of Samsung Galaxy S4 can support Fast Charge then you'll benefit from quicker charging times by using one of these types of USB travel adapters plus support for certain power hungry devices like tablets.

Unlike other travel adapters having a four port charger will also allow you to charge multiple devices at once without needing to pack seperate power adapters on your trip to Saint Pierre. Only needing to pack a single international USB travel charger will keep the weight down, making it perfect to fold up and store in hand luggage whilst travelling and convenient for charging your Samsung Galaxy S4 at an airport or on a plane. Because of their space saving versatility these types of travel adapters can be used when back at home so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple tablets and phones and using just a single plug socket.

We recommend searching for an adaptable power charger similar to this online, the multipurpose power charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for charging multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries around the world with good reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Saint Pierre

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 Samsung Galaxy S4, however for those also wishing to use their domestic plugs the following power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power strips offer surge protection which is useful for visitors of counties with unreliable or unstable power supplies. These travel converters are supplied 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 portable option for travellers originating from North America going to Saint Pierre.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also 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 gives the same functionality as the BESTEK with just 1 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 a wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Saint Pierre. [6] [AD]
What is the best power charger for a Samsung Galaxy S4 in Saint Pierre?

How to use a Type E power charger for recharging your Samsung Galaxy S4 from a St Pierrais power outlet

A guide on how to power your Samsung Galaxy S4 from a St Pierrais power outlet by using Micro USB type B cable with a Type E power charger.

  1. To supply power to your Samsung Galaxy S4 from the St Pierrais power outlet you'll need to use a Type E USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Start by inserting the Type E USB power plug adapter in the power supply. This round wall supply (called a CEE 7/7 plug) can be identified by two large round adjacent holes next to each other with a long metal grounding pin protruding in the top in a triangle shape.
  3. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the power charger and the other end into the multipurpose jack on a Samsung Galaxy S4. You can find the USB Micro connector on the base of the Samsung Galaxy S4 located below the Home button.
  4. Switch on the St Pierrais power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top corner of the Samsung Galaxy S4 will show a charge icon with to indicate that the device is charging.
  6. If you are using the Samsung Galaxy S4 while charging it will take longer to completely recharge the battery. [AD]
How to use a Type E power charger for recharging your Samsung Galaxy S4 from a St Pierrais power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Saint Pierre country Wiki page
  2. Samsung - Samsung Galaxy S4 instruction manual
  3. iec.ch - Type E power outlet
  4. 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..
  5. USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable - Used to connect USB devices which have a USB Mini-B port to computers, power supplies and other devices.
  6. 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..