Vello BG-N15 User manual

BG-N15
BAT TERY GRIP
Designed for the Nikon
D750 DSLR Camera
USER’S MANUAL

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on
your new BG-N15 battery grip purchase. Enjoy the many
benefits that a battery grip offers, such as extended
shooting time and more control and comfort when
shooting in a vertical (portrait) orientation.
The Vello BG-N15 is compatible with the Nikon
D750 DSLR camera. The BG-N15 accepts one Nikon
EN-EL15 rechargeable battery, in addition to the camera’s
internal battery. Six AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH or
lithium) can be used instead for added convenience. The
BG-N15 is equipped with an alternate shutter-release
button, AE-L/AF-L button, multi selector, and main and
sub-command dials for shooting in a vertical position.
Please read through this entire manual before using
the BG-N15 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-N15 should be used only with the
compatible devices specified in this manual.
2. Use only with batteries and battery holders
recommended in this manual. The BG-N15 cannot
be used with other batteries or battery holders.
3. When the BG-N15 is not attached to the camera,
cover the power terminal with the contact cap. This
prevents electrical shorts caused by metal coming
into contact with the power terminals.
4. When the battery holder is removed from the
grip, remove the batteries or place the holder in
a container to prevent electrical shorts caused by
contact with other metal objects.
5. The memory card access lamp may glow temporarily
when the BG-N15 is mounted or removed from the
camera. This is part of the normal operation.
6. If you notice smoke, noise, or an unusual smell from
the battery pack, discontinue use immediately.
Remove the batteries and contact Vello Customer
Service.
7. The BG-N15 does not have a power switch. Instead,
use the camera power switch to turn the power on
or off.
8. The battery level may not display properly if batteries
are inserted before mounting the grip.
9. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.
10. In cold temperatures, batteries can discharge
at a faster rate. Warming up a cold battery can
recover some of its lost charge and help improve
its performance.
11. Avoid water or extreme humidity and keep in a dry
and cool place.
12 . Keep out of reach of children.
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1Sub-command Dial *
2Shutter-Release Button *
3Control Lock Switch
To prevent accidental triggering,
the control lock switch locks the
shutter-release button, AE-L/AF-L
button, multi selector, and main and
sub-command dials on the BG-N15.
Unlock prior to use by switching to
the position. The control lock is not
a power switch.
4Tripod Socket
5Power/Signal Contacts
6Mounting Screw
7Contact Cap
8Camera Contact Cover Holder
9AE-L/AF-L Button *
10 Main Command Dial *
11 Multi Selector *
12 Locking Wheel
13 Battery Holder
14 Battery Holder Latch
15 Battery Chamber
16 EN-EL15 Battery Holder
Holder for Nikon EN-EL15 battery.
17 Power Terminals
(EN-EL15 Battery Holder)
18 Push Button
Ejects the battery in the EN-EL15 Battery
Holder.
19 AC Power Supply Socket
Nikon EP-5B Power Supply Connector
port (connector not included).
20 AA Battery Holder
Holds six AA batteries.
21 Power Terminals
(AA Battery Holder)
* These controls perform the same
functions as their on-camera equivalents
and are affected by changes to the
Custom Settings menu. See camera
manual for details.
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Attaching the Grip
1. Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera
and that the Control Lock
on the BG-N15 is in the L
position before attaching
the grip.
2. Remove the contact cap
from the BG-N15 battery
grip. When the BG-N15 is
not attached to the camera,
replace the contact cap to
protect the contacts.
3. The contacts for the
BG-N15 are on the bottom
of the camera where they
are protected by a rubber
contact cover. Remove the
contact cover from the
camera before mounting
the grip.
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4. To prevent loss, place the
camera contact cover into
the contact cover holder on
the BG-N15.
5. Connect the BG-N15
grip to the camera
while aligning the grip’s
mounting screw with the
camera’s tripod socket.
6. Rotate the attachment
wheel in the direction
shown by the arrow until it
is firmly tightened.
It is not necessary to remove the
battery from the camera before
mounting the grip.
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Inserting Batteries
1. Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera
and the Control Lock on the
BG-N15 is in the Lposition.
2. Lift the battery holder
latch so you can rotate it
counterclockwise and pull
the battery holder out
of the grip. The EN-EL15
battery holder comes pre-
installed.
3. Nikon EN-EL15 Battery:
Matching the indentations
on the battery with the
EN-EL15 holder, press the
battery down and slide it in
the direction of the arrow
until the power terminals
click into place.
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4. AA Batteries: Place Six AA batteries of the same
type in the AA battery holder as shown, while
ensuring that they are in the correct orientation.
5. Make sure the battery holder latch is rotated
counterclockwise and slide the battery holder all
the way into the grip. Rotate the latch clockwise
and reposition it so it’s flush with the side of the
grip. Turn on your camera, unlock the BG-N15
via its Control Lock switch, and check the battery
level in the control panel or viewfinder.
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The camera displays the following battery levels.
Nikon EN-EL15 Battery:
LCD/Control
Panel
Viewfinder Description
Battery fully
charged.
Battery partially
discharged.
Low battery.
Prepare spare
batteries.
(blinking) (blinking)
Battery
exhausted.
Shutter release is
disabled.
AA Batteries:
LCD/Control
Panel
Viewfinder Description
Batteries fully
charged.
Low battery
power. Prepare
spare batteries.
(blinking) (blinking)
Batteries
exhausted.
Shutter release is
disabled.
Battery Info
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AA Battery Settings
To ensure that the
camera shows the
correct battery level
when AA batteries
are used, choose the
appropriate setting in the
Custom Settings menu
(Group “d”).
Nikon Rechargeable
Batteries
The camera can display
information (including
calibration information) for
Nikon EN-EL15 batteries
via the Battery Info option
in the Setup Menu. For AA batteries, only battery levels
are displayed.
Battery Order
Set the order in which the
internal camera and BG-
N15 batteries are used via
the Custom Settings menu
(Group “d”). To view the
status for both batteries, check your camera’s LCD screen.
When the camera is drawing power from the BG-N15, the
battery gauge for the grip is displayed in the control panel.
B at te r y Typ e Menu Option to Select
AA alkaline (LR6) LR6 (AA alkaline)
AA Ni-MH (HR6) HR6 (AA Ni-MH)
AA Lithium (FR6) FR6 (AA lithium)
Note: The menu screens on this page are from the D750.
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1. EN -EL15 Battery Holder: While pressing and
holding the PUSH button on the holder, slide the
battery toward the button and lift up to remove.
2. AA Battery Holder: Remove the batteries
one row at a time (as shown). Be sure that the
batteries do not drop during this process.
Removing the Batteries
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Power Source One EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery or six LR6 Alkaline, HR6 Ni-MH or FR6 Lithium
AA batteries or Nikon EP-5B Power Supply Connector
Operating Temperature 32°F–104°F (0°C–40°C)
Dimensions (W × H × D) 5.6˝ × 2˝ × 3˝ (14.2 × 5.1 × 7.6 cm)
Weight 9.1 oz. (258 g) with EN-EL15 battery holder (excluding battery)
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Please note: This product is not compatible with Duracell®brand alkaline batteries.
Specifications
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This VELLO product is warranted to the original purchaser
to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal consumer use for a period of one (1)
year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days
after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty
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the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider
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One-Year Limited Warranty
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