Charging your iPhone 4 from a power outlet in Miquelon

How to connect a Miquelonnais power outlet to the iPhone 4

Miquelonnais power outlet

Various combinations of standards and voltages can all be confusing when planning on staying in another country, especially if you've never been there before. These guidelines have been specifically written to stop visitors having to worry if they can charge the iPhone 4 when they're travelling abroad.If planning a trip to Miquelon these instructions show charging the iPhone 4 using the 230 volt 50Hz Type E Miquelonnais power outlet, with the Miquelonnais using CEE 7/5 French sockets for power outlets. When travelling to Miquelon from a different country please make sure your iPhone 4 can be charged using a 240v supply. If your iPhone 4 was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110 volts) make sure your iPhone 4 is dual-voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional transformer to avoid the device from over-heating when charging it. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 4.

Charging the iPhone 4 in Miquelon

Can the iPhone 4 be used in Miquelon?

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

What is the best power adapter for recharging the iPhone 4 in Miquelon?

If you are travelling with more than your iPhone 4 then the best travel charger for Miquelon is a multiple USB port charger which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. As these chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and handle from 100 volts - 240 volts it makes them ideal for multiple countries around the world just by changing the heads. If your type of iPhone 4 is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from faster charging times by using one of these types of travel chargers along with compatibility with more power demanding devices like tablets. Having a four port adapter means you can charge more than one device at once without needing to bring individual power adapters or occupying additional wall sockets. Because you are only bringing a single international travel charger will help keep the overall weight down, making it ideal to store in hand luggage. Because of their versatility these types of power adapters can be used at home so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple tablets and smartphones using only a single power outlet.

We recommend buying a flexible travel charger of this nature 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 with good reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Miquelon

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 iPhone 4, but 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 crucial when visiting regions with unreliable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected devices from voltage spikes. These travel adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Europe, North America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling compact option for travellers originating from North America visiting Miquelon 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 the US using type B plugs and offers the same set of features 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 ideal for a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Miquelon. [6] [AD]
What is the best power adapter for recharging the iPhone 4 in Miquelon?

Powering the iPhone 4 with a Miquelonnais power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter

Using the 30-pin Apple cable with a Type E power adapter to power the iPhone 4 with a Miquelonnais power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPhone 4 using the Miquelonnais power outlet you'll need a Type E USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5], the cable is normally already included with your iPhone 4.
  2. Firstly insert the Type E USB power plug adapter in the Miquelonnais power outlet. You can identify the power supply by the two 4.8mm circular holes 19mm apart from each other where the twin pins go with a single metal grounding pin protruding the top forming a triangular configuration.
  3. Connect one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the USB mains adapter and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone 4. The iPhone 4 dock connector is found at bottom of the iPhone 4.
  4. Turn on the Miquelonnais power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right corner of the mobile screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the phone is charging which typically takes around 60 to 240 minutes to fully recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 4 with a Miquelonnais power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Miquelonnais country Wiki page
  2. Apple - official iPhone user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type E power outlet
  4. 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..
  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. 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..