How to charge a Kindle Fire in San Marino

Using type B USB cable and a three pinned Type L power charger to charge a Kindle Fire from a Sammarinese power outlet, charging a Kindle Fire using a two pin Type C Europlug power charger and powering a Kindle Fire using a double pin Schuko Type F power charger

Sammarinese power outlet

Complicated standards and plugs can all be confusing when planning to travel to another country to the first time traveller. With only a handful of different types of common standards being used throughout the world this guide shows exactly what to purchase in advance to charge the Kindle Fire . This guide was written to stop you worrying if you'll be able to charge the Kindle Fire abroad.These instructions will show exactly what you'll need to supply power to the Kindle Fire when visiting San Marino using the standard Type F, C or L 230 volt 50Hz wall outlets. If visiting San Marino from a different country please ensure that your Kindle Fire can be used with a 240 volt supply. If it was purchased from a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts make sure your Kindle Fire is dual voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional voltage converter to prevent the device from overheating when powering up.

These instructions show how to connect the Sammarinese power outlet to your Kindle tablet. This guide assumes that you are using the most recent version of Fire OS for the Kindle Fire, but if you don't we recommend installing the latest Kindle Fire software update to make sure you have all the latest set of features for your device. For further information visit the support site at Amazon.com for the Kindle Fire device support [2] .

Charging a Kindle Fire in San Marino

Can the Kindle Fire be used in San Marino?

Yes, you can use a Kindle Fire in San Marino.

What is the best power charger for recharging a Kindle Fire in San Marino?

When travelling with more than just your Kindle Fire the best international travel charger for San Marino is a multiple USB port adapter which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Sammarinese use three different standards of wall outlets (types F, C and L) and using a power charger like this will ensure that you are covered for type C.

Because these types of chargers come with interchangeable pins and handle from 100 volts - 240 volts will mean you can travel to over 100 countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa just by switching the heads over. If your Kindle Fire can support Fast Charge then you'll benefit from faster recharging times with one of these USB travel chargers along with support for more power hungry devices. Unlike other travel adapters this means you can recharge more than one device at once without needing to buy multiple power chargers. By only packing a single international travel charger will help keep the overall weight and size down, making it perfect to fold up and store in hand baggage while travelling and on hand for charging your Kindle Fire at the airport or on a flight. Due to their versatility these types of power adapters 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 and smartphones using only a single wall outlet.

If you travel to different continents we recommend buying an adaptable travel adapter similar to this online. The multipurpose power charger illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for powering multiple USB devices in numerous different countries on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for San Marino

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to recharge devices using USB, but for those also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power converters offer surge protection which is useful when visiting regions with unstable power supplies. These power converters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Europe, America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China 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 North America visiting San Marino.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers from North America using type B plugs and gives almost the same set of features as the BESTEK with only one less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 2 AC outlets but offers a generous 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 San Marino. [10] [AD]
What is the best power charger for recharging a Kindle Fire in San Marino?

How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your Kindle Fire from a Sammarinese power outlet

Using USB micro type B cord with a Type C Europlug USB charger to recharge a Kindle Fire with a Sammarinese power outlet.

  1. In order to power a Kindle Fire from the Sammarinese 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. Start the process by taking the Type C USB power plug adapter and inserting it in the power outlet. You can identify this power outlet by two round adjacent holes next to each other.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the bottom of the USB mains charger and the other end into the USB charging port on a Kindle Fire.
  4. Turn on the Sammarinese power outlet.
  5. The battery symbol which appears in the top corner of the Kindle Fire display will display a charging icon which indicates that your device is charging.
  6. It takes between 4 hours to 12 hours to fully recharge to 100 percent capacity however this is likely to be longer depending on the type of Kindle tablet you are using, the charger strength and if you are using the device during the recharging cycle. For further information please read the Kindle Fire device support [2] for more details on battery life and the charging process. [AD]
How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your Kindle Fire from a Sammarinese power outlet

How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your Kindle Fire from a Sammarinese power outlet

Using Type B USB micro cord with a Type F Schuko power charger to recharge a Kindle Fire from a Sammarinese power outlet.

  1. To charge the Kindle Fire using a Sammarinese power outlet you'll need to buy a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Firstly plug the Type F USB power plug adapter into the Sammarinese power outlet. This sunken circular power supply (sometimes known as a Type F power outlet [6] or Schuko plug) can be recognised by the two large holes 19 mm apart from each other for live and neutral pins along with two thin grounding clips above and below.
  3. Then connect the USB 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. Turn on the Sammarinese power outlet.
  5. The battery symbol which appears in the top corner of the Kindle tablet display will display a charging icon which indicates that the device is charging.
  6. It takes between 4 hours to 12 hours to fully recharge but this is likely to be longer depending on the type of Kindle Fire you are charging, the charger strength and if you are using the device during the recharging cycle. For further information please read the Kindle Fire device support [2] for more details on battery life and the charging process. [AD]
How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your Kindle Fire from a Sammarinese power outlet

How to use a Type L power charger for recharging your Kindle Fire from a Sammarinese power outlet

Using type B USB cable and a three pinned Type L power charger to charge a Kindle Fire from a Sammarinese power outlet.

  1. In order to charge a Kindle Fire using the Sammarinese power outlet you'll need a Type L USB power plug adapter [9] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. First plug in the Type L USB power plug adapter in the power supply. The flattened hexagon shaped wall outlet, technically called a Type L power outlet [8], looks like three adjecent holes forming a line for live, neutral and ground. Please note there are two types of Type L plug supply rated at 10 amps and 16 amps. The 10 amp version has 4mm thick pins which are spaced 5.5mm apart, and a 16 amp version has slightly larger 5mm round pins spaced 8mm apart.
  3. Plug in one end of the micro USB Type B cable into the USB mains adapter and the other end into the USB charging port on a Kindle Fire.
  4. Switch on the Sammarinese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which is found at the top corner of the Fire will show a charging icon to indicate that your tablet is charging.
  6. It will take between approximately 4 hours to 12 hours to completely charge to full capacity, however this may take longer depending on the model of tablet you are charging, the strength of the power source and if you are using the device during charging. Please read the Kindle Fire device support [2] for more details on the recharging process. [AD]
How to use a Type L power charger for recharging your Kindle Fire from a Sammarinese power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - San Marino page on Wikipedia.org
  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 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. iec.ch - Type L power outlet
  9. Type L USB power plug adapter - Earthed Type L USB chargers comprise of three 4mm pins placed in parallel 5.5mm apart used in Italy.
  10. 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..