Charging the iPad Air from a power outlet in East Timor

A guide showing how to charge the iPad Air from an East Timor power outlet by using an Apple USB Lightning cable and a Europlug Type C USB charger, recharging the iPad Air using a Type E power adapter and powering the iPad Air using a double pinned Type F power adapter

East Timor power outlet

Different combinations of voltages and region codes can often be daunting when planning to travel to another country if you've never been there before. If staying in East Timor the following instructions show how to power the iPad Air by using the Type E, C, F or I East Timor 220 volt 50Hz power outlets. Power supplies differ regionally therefore we suggest reading the list of World power supplies for a full list of countries. If you are visiting East Timor from another country please check the iPad Air can be charged using a 240v supply. If your iPad Air was purchased from a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) ensure that your device is dual voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional voltage converter to prevent the device from overheating whilst powering it up. If you plan to visit an East Timor city like Dili refer to the East Timor Wikipedia web page [1] for further details on travelling to the location. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad Air.

Charging the iPad Air in East Timor

Can you use the iPad Air in East Timor?

You can connect the iPad Air to an East Timor power outlet by using the correct power adaptor.

What is the best power charger for recharging the iPad Air in East Timor?

If travelling with more than just your iPad Air and visiting more than one country then the best travel adapter for East Timor is a multiple USB adapter which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. East Timorese use four different standards of plug sockets (types E, C, F and I) and bringing this ensures that you are covered for type C. As these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and can handle 100 to 240 volts it makes them ideal for over 100 countries around the world just by changing the heads over. If your type of iPad Air can support Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much faster charging times by using one of these types of travel adapters and additional support for certain power hungry devices like tablets. This will allow you to charge multiple devices at the same time without needing to buy seperate travel adapters. By only packing a single international travel charger will keep the overall weight down, making it perfect to store in hand baggage whilst travelling. Because of their flexibility these types of power chargers can be used when back at home as well as abroad so when you’re not on holiday they can sit overnight charging multiple tablets, smartphones and speakers without using up an additional plug socket.

We recommend buying this type of flexible travel adapter at your preferred electronics retailer - the power adapter illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world with perfect reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for East Timor

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to charge devices using USB, but for those also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power strips offer surge protection which is necessary for travellers to regions with unreliable or unstable power grids to prevent damage to any connected devices from voltage spikes. These travel adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both East Timor and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular compact option for travellers originating from North America visiting East Timor.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Similarly having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from the US using type B plugs. This is a much more cost effective alternative to the BESTEK with just one less AC outlet for almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 2 AC outlets but offers a 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 perfect for a wide range of travellers from around the world visiting East Timor. [9] [AD]
What is the best power charger for recharging the iPad Air in East Timor?

Charging the iPad Air from an East Timor power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

A guide showing how to charge the iPad Air from an East Timor power outlet by using an Apple USB Lightning cable and a Europlug Type C USB charger.

  1. To charge the iPad Air using the East Timor power outlet you'll need a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple typically supply the USB cable with the iPad Air).
  2. Firstly you'll need to plug the Type C USB power plug adapter in the power outlet. You can recognise the wall supply by the 2 circular holes next to each other for live and neutral.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the USB charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Air. The iPad Air lightning connector can be found at the bottom of the iPad Air.
  4. Turn on the East Timor power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right corner of the iPad Air screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPad Air is powering up which should take between one to four hours to fully recharge. [AD]
Charging the iPad Air from an East Timor power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

Powering the iPad Air with an East Timor power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter

Using the USB Lightning Apple connector with a two pin Type E USB charger to recharge the iPad Air from an East Timor power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPad Air from an East Timor power outlet you'll need to use a Type E USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - the cable is normally already supplied with your iPad Air by Apple.
  2. Plug in the Type E USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. This recessed circular wall outlet can be recognised by the two 4.8mm adjacent holes where the pins go along with one long metal earth pin protruding the top in a triangular shape.
  3. Plug in one end of the Apple Lightning charging cord into the USB mains adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Air. The iPad Air lightning connector is found at the bottom of the iPad Air.
  4. Switch on the East Timor power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of the tablet screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the tablet is charging and takes roughly 1 to 4 hours to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPad Air with an East Timor power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter

Charging the iPad Air from an East Timor power outlet by using a two pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter

Using an Apple USB Lightning cable and a Schuko Type F USB charger to power the iPad Air from an East Timor power outlet.

  1. In order to supply power to your iPad Air from an East Timor power outlet you will need to use a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], the cable is normally supplied with your device by Apple.
  2. Begin the process by taking the Type F USB power plug adapter and inserting it into the East Timor power outlet. This sunken circular wall supply (sometimes called the Schuko plug) can be identified by the two large adjacent holes for live and neutral pins along with a pair of metal grounding clips on the top and bottom.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB charging cord into the bottom of the mains power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Air. The iPad Air lightning connector is situated at the base of the iPad Air.
  4. Switch on the East Timor power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right hand corner of your iPad will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad is recharging which should take around 60 to 240 minutes to recharge. [AD]
Charging the iPad Air from an East Timor power outlet by using a two pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - East Timor 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 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 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. iec.ch - Type F power outlet
  9. 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..