Charging the Jabra Solemate when planning a trip to Palau

Using Micro USB type B cord with a Type A USB charger to charge your Jabra Solemate with a Palauan power outlet and how to power the Jabra Solemate using a 3 pin Type B power adapter.

Palauan power outlet

Various combinations of frequencies and standards can all be daunting when planning on visiting another country for the first time traveller. This isn't as complicated as it appears, with only a handful of different types of common standards being used in the world this article shows exactly what to buy in advance to power your Jabra Solemate . This guide has been written to stop you having to worry if you'll be able to charge the Jabra Solemate when you are going abroad.The following guide tells you exactly what you'll need to power your Jabra Solemate in Palau using the types B or A 120 volt 60Hz plug outlets. You'll discover power sockets change depending on which area you are visiting so we suggest reading the power supplies list for a complete list of regions and countries. If the Jabra Solemate charges slowly or does not power up when you are visiting Palau from another country check that it is compatible with a 110 volt power supply. Typically devices which come from a country which use a higher voltage (for example 240 volts) may take longer to charge or won't turn on, so check the device is dual voltage (you'll find these are normally marked with 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional converter to ensure proper use. If you plan to stay in a destination such as Koror read the Palauan country entry on wikipedia [1] for further details.

Ensure you have download version 1.34 or greater of the latest Jabra Solemate firmware from the official Jabra Solemate support site [2]. After you have set up the speaker you can turn off the default 'Solemate is connected' announcements by holding down the Volume down button when turning on the Jabra Solemate until you hear 'Sound prompts off'.

Charging the Jabra Solemate in Palau

Can you use the Jabra Solemate in Palau?

You can use the Jabra Solemate in Palau by using a power adaptor.

What is the best power adapter for the Jabra Solemate in Palau?

When travelling to multiple countries and bringing along more than your Jabra Solemate then the best travel charger for Palau is a multiple USB port charger which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two different types of power outlets that Palauans use (B and A) and bringing this ensures that you are covered for type A.

Because these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and can handle 100 volts - 240 volts it makes them ideal for over 100 countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa simply by changing the heads. If your Jabra Solemate supports Fast Charge (not all USB devices will) then you'll benefit from faster charging times by using one of these USB power adapters along with compatibility with certain power hungry devices.

Unlike other adapters this will allow you to power more than one device at once without needing to bring seperate travel chargers or occupying additional power sockets. Only needing a single USB travel charger will help keep the overall weight down, making it ideal to fold up and store in hand baggage and convenient for recharging your Jabra Solemate at the airport or on the flight. Due to their space saving flexibility these types of power adapters can be used at home not just abroad so when you’re not on holiday they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple tablets and smartphones with just a single power outlet.

For those travelling to Palau we suggest searching for a flexible power adapter like this at your preferred electronics retailer. The multipurpose power adapter illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully with multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries.

Alternative travel adapter for Palau

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to recharge devices using USB, however for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power adapters offer surge protection which is necessary for travellers to counties with unstable power supplies. These power converters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering Continental Europe, 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 most popular portable power adapter for travellers originating from North America visiting Palau.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from America using type B plugs and is a cheaper alternative to the BESTEK with just one 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 ideal for a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Palau. [8] [AD]
What is the best power adapter for the Jabra Solemate in Palau?

How to use a Type A power charger for charging your Jabra Solemate from a Palauan power outlet

Using Micro USB type B cord with a Type A USB charger to charge your Jabra Solemate with a Palauan power outlet.

  1. In order to supply power to the Jabra Solemate using the Palauan power outlet you will need to use a Type A USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Begin the process by plugging the Type A USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. This ungrounded plug supply (sometimes known as the Type A power outlet [3]) is identified by the 2 thin slots next to each other where the two plug outlet blades slide into.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the USB power adapter and the other end into the USB charging port on the Jabra Solemate. The USB charging port can be located on the right of the speaker below the line in port.
  4. Turn on the Palauan power outlet.
  5. The battery indicator on the Jabra Solemate will glow red when low, yellow when half full and green when fully charged. Typically the battery will take 2.5 hours to completely charge although this may take longer if you use the Jabra Solemate during the charging process. [AD]
How to use a Type A power charger for charging your Jabra Solemate from a Palauan power outlet

Powering the Jabra Solemate with a Palauan power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

Using Type B USB Micro connector and a Type B USB charger to charge your Jabra Solemate with a Palauan power outlet.

  1. To charge the Jabra Solemate from a Palauan power outlet you'll need a Type B USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Begin the process by plugging the Type B USB power plug adapter into the Palauan power outlet. This plug supply (sometimes called the Type B power outlet [6]) is identified by the 2 thin slots parallel to each other where the short two plug outlet blades slide into with a semicircle hole below for the earth pin.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the Type B USB Micro cable into the bottom of the USB charger and the other end into the USB charging port on the Jabra Solemate. The USB charging port is located to the right of the speaker below the line in port.
  4. Switch on the Palauan power outlet.
  5. The battery indicator on the Jabra Solemate will glow red when low, yellow when half full and green when fully charged. Typically the battery will take 2.5 hours to completely charge although this may take longer if you use the Jabra Solemate whilst charging. [AD]
Powering the Jabra Solemate with a Palauan power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Palauan country entry on wikipedia
  2. Jabra - official Jabra Solemate support site
  3. iec.ch - Type A power outlet
  4. Type A USB power plug adapter - With its two-blade, ungrounded design, the Type A USB power plug adapter offers a straightforward way to convert electrical outlets in countries like the United States and Canada into USB ports for easy device charging..
  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 B power outlet
  7. Type B USB power plug adapter - A Type B USB power plug adapter conforms to the NEMA 5-15 specifications, featuring 2 parallel flat blades and an extended grounding pin. Rated at 15A and 125 volts, suitable for use in the United States and Canada for converting domestic outlets to USB..
  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..