Charging your Samsung Galaxy S4 from a power outlet in Denmark

Using Type B Micro USB cable and a Type K USB adapter to power a Samsung Galaxy S4 from a Danish power outlet.

Danish power outlet

If you are organizing a trip it is helpful to know in advance if you'll be able to power any common electronics that you are bringing with you. Without knowing which power socket is used you are more likely to bring the wrong adaptor, leaving you having to borrow a suitable power adaptor when you get there which might not be compatible. Various voltages and standards can often be confusing when planning to stay in a new country especially for the first time traveller. With only a handful of different types of standards being used in the world this article tells you exactly what you'll need to purchase in advance to charge the Samsung Galaxy S4 . This guide has been specifically written to prevent you worrying if you'll be able to charge the Samsung Galaxy S4 when you're in staying in Denmark.When you are visiting Denmark the following instructions show how to power your Samsung Galaxy S4 by using their standard Type K 230 volt 50Hz wall outlets, Type K wall outlets are normally used by a majority of Danes. If travelling to Denmark from a different country please make sure that your Samsung Galaxy S4 can be charged using a 240v supply. If your Samsung Galaxy S4 was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110 volts) ensure your Samsung Galaxy S4 is dual voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional converter to avoid the device from being damaged when charging it.

Please refer to the Samsung Galaxy S4 instruction manual [2] for more information on the operation of the mobile phone and visit the Galaxy page for more phones in the Samsung Galaxy range which will connect to the Danish power outlet.

Charging a Samsung Galaxy S4 in Denmark

Can the Samsung Galaxy S4 be used in Denmark?

Yes, you can connect a Samsung Galaxy S4 to a Danish power outlet by using the correct power adaptor.

What is the best travel adapter for a Samsung Galaxy S4 in Denmark?

The best power adapter for Denmark will be a Type K USB power plug adapter which is suitable for powering your Samsung Galaxy S4. [4] [AD]

What is the best travel adapter for a Samsung Galaxy S4 in Denmark?

Charging a Samsung Galaxy S4 from a Danish power outlet by using a two pinned Type K USB adapter

Using type B USB micro connector with a three pinned Type K power adapter to recharge your Samsung Galaxy S4 with a Danish power outlet.

  1. To charge your Samsung Galaxy S4 using the Danish power outlet you will need to buy a Type K USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Firstly insert the Type K USB power plug adapter into the power outlet. You can identify the wall outlet by the three holes in a triangle shape with the bottom hole being semicircular in shape.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the Type B Micro USB cable into the bottom of the mains power adapter and the other end into the multipurpose jack on a Samsung Galaxy S4. You'll find the multipurpose jack on the bottom of the phone found underneath the Home button.
  4. Switch on the Danish power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which is found in the top corner of the Samsung Galaxy S4 display will show a charging icon with dots underneath to indicate that the device is charging.
  6. If you are using the Samsung Galaxy while charging it will take longer to fully recharge the battery. [AD]
Charging a Samsung Galaxy S4 from a Danish power outlet by using a two pinned Type K USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Danish country entry on Wikipedia.org
  2. Samsung - Samsung Galaxy S4 instruction manual
  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 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.