Charging a Kindle Fire when staying in Equatorial Guinea

A page showing how to recharge a Kindle Fire from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet using Type B USB micro connector with a three pin Europlug Type C power adapter and how to charge a Kindle Fire using a Type E USB adapter.

Equatorial Guinean power outlet

Various combinations of standards and plug types can often lead to confusion when planning on travelling to another country especially to the first time traveller. This step by step guide shows you exactly how to supply power to the Kindle Fire when travelling to Equatorial Guinea by using their standard types E or C 220 volt 50Hz plug outlets. If travelling to Equatorial Guinea from a different country please ensure that your Kindle Fire can accept a 240 volt supply. If it originated in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 120v double check the Kindle Fire is dual-voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional transformer to avoid the device from being damaged when charging it. If you are planning on travelling to an Equatorial Guinean place such as Bata please refer to the Equatorial Guinean country entry on wikipedia [1] for more details.

These instructions show how to connect the Equatorial Guinean power outlet to your Kindle tablet. These recommendations assume that you have installed the most recent version of Fire OS for the tablet, but if not visit Amazon for the latest Kindle Fire update which makes sure you have all the latest set of features for your device. For more information visit Amazon for the Kindle Fire device support [2] .

Charging a Kindle Fire in Equatorial Guinea

Can the Kindle Fire be used in Equatorial Guinea?

Yes, you can use a Kindle Fire in Equatorial Guinea.

What is the best travel charger for a Kindle Fire in Equatorial Guinea?

When you are travelling to multiple countries or bringing more than just your Kindle Fire the best international travel charger for Equatorial Guinea to buy is a multiple USB charger which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two standards of power outlets in Equatorial Guinea (E and C) and using a travel adapter like this ensures that you are covered for type C.

Because these chargers come with interchangeable plugs and handle from 100 volts - 240 volts will mean that you can travel to multiple countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa simply by switching the supplied plugs. If your model of Kindle Fire is compatible with Fast Charge (not all USB devices will) then you'll benefit from faster recharging times with one of these USB power chargers, and compatibility with more power demanding devices like tablets.

Unlike other adapters having a 4 port charger means you can recharge multiple devices at once without needing to bring individual power adapters on your trip. Because you are only bringing a single international USB travel charger will help keep the overall weight and size down, making it perfect to fold up in hand baggage whilst travelling. Because of their space saving 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 charger at your preferred electronics retailer - the travel adapter illustrated 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 Equatorial Guinea

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to recharge devices using USB, however for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power converters offer surge protection which can be useful for travellers to counties with unreliable power grids. These power adapters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Europe, America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling portable option for travellers originating from America going to Equatorial Guinea using type B American plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico travel adapter is also aimed at travellers from America using type B plugs and gives almost the same functionality as the BESTEK with 1 less AC outlet at almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 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 suitable for most travellers from around the world visiting Equatorial Guinea. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for a Kindle Fire in Equatorial Guinea?

How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your Kindle Fire from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet

Instructions on how to power a Kindle Fire with an Equatorial Guinean power outlet using micro USB Type B cord with a 3 pin Type C Europlug power charger.

  1. If you want to charge a Kindle Fire using the Equatorial Guinean power outlet you will need a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Firstly you'll need to insert the Type C USB power plug adapter in the power supply. You can recognise the wall outlet by the two circular holes next to each other for live and neutral.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the bottom of the USB adapter and the other end into the USB charging port on a Kindle Fire.
  4. Switch on the Equatorial Guinean power outlet.
  5. The battery symbol which is found at the top corner of the Fire will display a charge icon to indicate that your device is charging.
  6. It will take between 4 hours to 12 hours to fully recharge but this may be longer depending on the model of Kindle you have, the strength of the power source and if you are using the tablet during the recharging process. For more information please read the Kindle Fire device support [2] for more details on the charging procedure. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your Kindle Fire from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet

Powering a Kindle Fire with an Equatorial Guinean power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter

A guide on how to charge your Kindle Fire from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet by using Type B USB cable and a three pinned Type E power adapter.

  1. To power the Kindle Fire using an Equatorial Guinean power outlet you'll need to buy a Type E USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Plug in the Type E USB power plug adapter into the Equatorial Guinean power outlet. This recessed circular wall outlet can be recognised by the two round holes 19mm adjacent to each other and a long metal earth pin protruding in the top to form a triangular configuration.
  3. Then connect one end of the Type B Micro USB cable into the USB mains adapter and the other end into the USB charging port on a Kindle Fire.
  4. Turn on the Equatorial Guinean power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears at the top corner of the Kindle Fire display will display a charging icon which indicates that the tablet is charging.
  6. It takes between approximately 4 hours to 12 hours to fully charge to full capacity, however this may take longer depending on the type of Fire you are using, the charger strength and if you are using the device whilst recharging. Please read the Kindle Fire device support [2] for more details on the charging process. [AD]
Powering a Kindle Fire with an Equatorial Guinean power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Equatorial Guinean country entry on wikipedia
  2. Amazon - Kindle Fire device support
  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 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. 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. 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..