Charging your iPad 2 from a power outlet in Saint Martin

Using the Apple USB 30 pin connector and a 2 pin Type C power charger to charge your iPad 2 with a St Martins power outlet and charging the iPad 2 using a two pinned Type F power adapter.

St Martins power outlet

Varying complicated region codes and plugs can often be daunting when planning to travel to a new country especially for the first time traveller. These instructions have been specifically written to stop you having to worry if you'll be able to charge the iPad 2 when staying in Saint Martin.This page contains instructions telling you what you'll need to power your iPad 2 when staying in Saint Martin using their standard F or C type St Martins 230 volt 60Hz plug outlets, Type F plug outlets will be used by a majority of Saint Martins. You will find power supplies differ depending on which region you are travelling to so please read the power supplies and Europe page for a full list of regions and countries. When visiting Saint Martin from another region ensure that your iPad 2 can accept a 240 volt supply. If your iPad 2 was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110 volts) make sure your iPad 2 is dual-voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional transformer to prevent the device from overheating whilst powering it up. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad 2.

Charging the iPad 2 in Saint Martin

Can you use the iPad 2 in Saint Martin?

You can use the iPad 2 in Saint Martin.

What is the best travel charger for the iPad 2 in Saint Martin?

When travelling to more than one country or bringing more than your iPad 2 then the best travel adapter for Saint Martin is a multiple USB port adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two standards of wall outlets that Saint Martins use (types F and C) and using a travel adapter like this will ensure that you are covered for type C.

Because these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and can handle 100 volts - 240 volts will mean you can travel to multiple countries around the world simply by changing the heads. If your type of iPad 2 is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much quicker charging times by using one of these USB power chargers, plus additional compatibility with certain power hungry devices.

This will also allow you to power more than one device at once without needing to buy individual power adapters or occupying additional wall sockets. Because you are only packing a single international travel charger will also keep the size down, making it ideal to fold up and store in hand baggage while travelling. Due to their space saving flexibility these types of power chargers can be used when back at home so when you’re not travelling they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple tablets and smartphones without using up an additional wall outlet.

For those travelling to different destinations we recommend buying a versatile power adapter like this at your preferred electronics retailer. The travel charger illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries on a daily basis.

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 iPad 2, but for those 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 power adapters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Saint Martin and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular portable power adapter for travellers originating from America going to Saint Martin.
  • 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 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 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 wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Saint Martin. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for the iPad 2 in Saint Martin?

How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPad 2 from a St Martins power outlet

Using the Apple USB 30 pin connector and a 2 pin Type C power charger to charge your iPad 2 with a St Martins power outlet.

  1. In order to supply power to your iPad 2 from a St Martins power outlet you'll need a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (usually included with the device by Apple).
  2. Firstly plug in the Type C USB power plug adapter in the St Martins power outlet. You can identify the wall outlet by the two adjacent holes next to each other where the live and neutral pins slide into.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the mains power adapter and the other end into the dock connector on the iPad 2. The iPad 2 dock connector is found at the base of the iPad 2.
  4. Turn on the St Martins power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of the tablet will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad is charging, typically taking between 1 to 4 hours to recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPad 2 from a St Martins power outlet

How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your iPad 2 from a St Martins power outlet

Instructions showing how to recharge your iPad 2 with a St Martins power outlet using the Apple USB 30 pin connector and a 2 pin Type F power charger.

  1. If you want to charge the iPad 2 from a St Martins power outlet you will need to use a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (Apple should normally supply the USB cable when you buy the iPad 2).
  2. Insert the Type F USB power plug adapter into the power outlet. The circular power supply can be recognised by two 4.8mm adjacent holes, plus two grounding clips at the top and bottom.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the mains power charger and the other end into the dock connector on the iPad 2. The iPad 2 dock connector is found at the base of the iPad 2.
  4. Turn on the St Martins power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand 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 100% capacity. [AD]
How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your iPad 2 from a St Martins power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Wikipedia page about Saint Martin
  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 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..