Charging your iPad 4 from a power outlet in Lithuania

Instructions showing how to recharge your iPad 4 with a Lithuanian power outlet with the Apple USB Lightning connector with a two pin Type C power adapter and recharging the iPad 4 using a Schuko Type F USB plug.

Lithuanian power outlet

Varying different voltages 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 prevent visitors having to worry if they can charge the iPad 4 when staying in Lithuania.This page has step by step instructions which shows how to charge your iPad 4 when travelling to Lithuania using their standard F or C type Lithuanian 230 volt 50Hz plug outlets. When travelling to Lithuania from a different country please make sure that your iPad 4 can be charged using a 240v supply. If the iPad 4 was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts double check your iPad 4 is dual-voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) else you may need to use an additional converter to prevent the device from overheating whilst powering it. If you plan on taking a trip to a Lithuanian place such as Vilnius we also suggest reading the Lithuanian Wikipedia web page [1] for further information. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad 4.

Charging the iPad 4 in Lithuania

Can the iPad 4 be used in Lithuania?

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

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

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

Because these types of chargers come with interchangeable pins and can handle 100 to 240 volts will mean you can travel to multiple countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa simply by changing the included plugs over. If your iPad 4 can support Fast Charge (not all USB devices can) then you'll benefit from faster recharging times with one of these types of travel adapters along with support for more power demanding devices like tablets.

Having a four port adapter means you can recharge more than one device at once without needing to bring seperate travel adapters. Because you are only packing a single lightweight travel charger will also keep the size down, making it ideal to fold up and store in hand baggage while travelling as well as being convenient for recharging your iPad 4 at an airport or on a flight. Due to their space saving flexibility these types of travel chargers can be used when back at home as well as abroad so when you’re not on holiday they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple tablets, phones and e-readers with just a single wall outlet.

We suggest searching for this type of flexible travel charger online. The multipurpose power adapter illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for powering multiple USB devices in numerous different countries.

Alternative travel adapter for Lithuania

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to charge devices using USB, but for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power adapters offer surge protection which is useful when visiting regions with unreliable or unstable power grids. These power adapters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Lithuania 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 power adapter for travellers originating from America going to Lithuania.
  • 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 America using type B plugs and is a much cheaper 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 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 a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Lithuania. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPad 4 in Lithuania?

Powering the iPad 4 with a Lithuanian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

Using the Apple Lightning connector and a 2 pin Europlug Type C power adapter to power your iPad 4 with a Lithuanian power outlet.

  1. To power the iPad 4 using the Lithuanian power outlet you will need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (this USB cable is typically supplied with your iPad 4 by Apple).
  2. Insert the Type C USB power plug adapter into the power supply. This ungrounded power outlet is identified by the 2 circular holes adjacent to each other where the live and neutral pins slide into.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the USB mains adapter 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 Lithuanian 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 charging and takes around 60 to 240 minutes to fully recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPad 4 with a Lithuanian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your iPad 4 from a Lithuanian power outlet

Instructions showing how to charge your iPad 4 with a Lithuanian power outlet with the Apple USB Lightning connector and a 2 pin Schuko Type F power adapter.

  1. If you want to charge the iPad 4 from a Lithuanian power outlet you will need to use a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], this USB cable is normally supplied with your iPad 4.
  2. Start by plugging the Type F USB power plug adapter into the Lithuanian power outlet. This sunken circular wall outlet (sometimes called the Type F power outlet [6] or Schuko plug) can be recognised by two 4.8mm adjacent holes where the live and neutral pins go, plus two thin grounding clips at the top and bottom.
  3. Connect one end of the USB Lightning cable into 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. Turn on the Lithuanian 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 Type F power charger for recharging your iPad 4 from a Lithuanian power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Lithuanian 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 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..