Charging your iPad 4 from a power outlet in Laos

A step by step guide showing how to power the iPad 4 from a Lao power outlet using the USB Lightning Apple cable and a Type E USB charger, powering the iPad 4 using a Europlug Type C USB plug and powering the iPad 4 using a 2 pin Type F USB adapter

Lao power outlet

Different combinations of region codes and plugs can often lead to confusion when planning to travel to a new country especially for the first time traveller. These instructions have been written to stop you having to worry if you'll be able to charge the iPad 4 when you're staying abroad.This page contains instructions telling you exactly what you'll need to power your iPad 4 when going to Laos by using their standard F, C or E type Lao 230 volt 50Hz wall outlets. If you are visiting Laos from another country make sure that the iPad 4 can be used with a 240 volt supply. If your iPad 4 originated in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) ensure that your device 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. If you intend on taking a trip to a destination such as Vientiane we also suggest reading the Laos Wikipedia page [1] for more indepth information. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad 4.

Charging the iPad 4 in Laos

Can the iPad 4 be used in Laos?

Yes, you can connect the iPad 4 to a Lao power outlet by using the correct power convertor.

What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPad 4 in Laos?

When travelling to more than one country or bringing more than just your iPad 4 then the best travel power adapter for Laos is a multiple USB port charger which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Laos use three different standards of wall outlets (types F, C and E) and using a travel adapter like this ensures that you are covered for type C.

Because these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and can handle 100 volts - 240 volts will mean you can travel to multiple countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa simply by changing the heads over. If your type of iPad 4 is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much faster charging times by using one of these USB travel chargers, plus additional compatibility with certain power hungry devices. This will allow you to power more than one device simultaneously without needing to buy multiple power adapters or occupying additional wall sockets. Because you are only bringing a single international travel charger will keep the overall weight down, making it ideal to fold up and store in hand luggage while travelling as well as being convenient for recharging your iPad 4 at an airport or on the plane. Due to their space saving flexibility these types of travel chargers can be used when back at home so when you’re not on holiday they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple smartphones, tablets and speakers using only a single power outlet.

We recommend buying a versatile power adapter like this at your preferred electronics retailer - the travel charger illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Laos

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 iPad 4, but for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power converters offer surge protection which can be crucial when visiting regions with unreliable power supplies. These travel adapters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Laos 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 portable option for travellers originating from America going to Laos.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Similarly having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from America using type B plugs and offers practically the same functionality as the BESTEK with only one less AC outlet at almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers a more flexible 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 majority of travellers from around the world visiting Laos. [9] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPad 4 in Laos?

How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your iPad 4 from a Lao power outlet

Using a Lightning Apple cable and a Type C Europlug power adapter to recharge your iPad 4 with a Lao power outlet.

  1. If you want to charge the iPad 4 from a Lao power outlet you will need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple should normally supply this USB cable when you buy the iPad 4).
  2. Start by inserting the Type C USB power plug adapter into the power supply. You can identify the plug supply by the two circular adjacent holes next to each other for live and neutral.
  3. Connect one end of the Apple cable into the bottom of the mains power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad 4. The iPad 4 lightning connector can be found at the bottom of the iPad 4.
  4. Switch on the Lao power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of your iPad 4 screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad 4 is powering up and takes roughly 60 to 240 minutes to completely recharge. [AD]
How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your iPad 4 from a Lao power outlet

How to use a Type E power charger for recharging your iPad 4 from a Lao power outlet

A guide showing how to power the iPad 4 with a Lao power outlet using the USB Lightning Apple connector with a Type E power adapter.

  1. In order to supply power to your iPad 4 from a Lao power outlet you'll need to buy a Type E USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (usually included with the device by Apple).
  2. Firstly plug in the Type E USB power plug adapter in the Lao power outlet. This sunken circular wall outlet, also called the CEE 7/7 plug or Type E power outlet [6], can be recognised by two round holes 19mm adjacent to each other where the live and neutral pins slide into with a single metal earth pin protruding the top to form a triangle shape.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the USB mains charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad 4. The iPad 4 lightning connector is situated at the base of the iPad 4.
  4. Turn on the Lao power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of the iPad screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the tablet is recharging which takes roughly one to four hours to completely recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type E power charger for recharging your iPad 4 from a Lao power outlet

How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your iPad 4 from a Lao power outlet

Instructions on how to recharge the iPad 4 from a Lao power outlet with a Lightning Apple cable and a Type F Schuko power adapter.

  1. In order to supply power to the iPad 4 using a Lao power outlet you'll need a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - usually supplied with the device by Apple.
  2. Begin the process by plugging the Type F USB power plug adapter in the Lao power outlet. This recessed circular wall outlet, also known as the Type F power outlet [8], can be identified by the two circular holes 19 mm apart from each other where the live and neutral pins go and a pair of metal grounding clips above and below.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the mains USB charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad 4. The iPad 4 lightning connector is found at the base of the iPad 4.
  4. Turn on the Lao power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right corner of the tablet will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad is recharging, typically taking between 1 - 4 hours to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your iPad 4 from a Lao power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Laos Wikipedia 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..