Vello BG-C7 User manual

BG-C7
BATTERY GRIP
Designed For The Canon
Rebel T3 SLR Camera
USER’S MANUAL

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations
on your new BG-C7 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-C7 is compatible with the Canon T3
DSLR camera. The BG-C7 accepts up to two Canon
LP-E10 rechargeable batteries. The BG-C7 is equipped
with an alternate shutter-release button that triggers
the camera via the included shutter release cable for
shooting in a vertical position.
Please read through this
entire manual before using the
BG-C7 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-C7 should only be used with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. Only use with batteries recommended in this
manual.
3. Cover the power terminals with the contact cap
when the BG-C7 is not in use. This prevents
electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching
the power terminals.
4. If you notice smoke, an unusual smell or noise from
the battery pack, discontinue use immediately.
Remove the batteries and take the device to a
Vello authorized reseller.
5. The BG-C7 does not have a power switch.
Instead, use the camera power switch to turn the
power on or off.
6. The battery level may not display properly if
batteries are inserted before mounting the grip.
7. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.
8. Do not attempt to disassemble.
9. Avoid water or extreme humidity and keep in a
dry and cool place.
10. Keep out of reach of children.
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ASSEMBLY

Overview
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1Tripod Socket
Allows the camera to be mounted to
a tripod when the grip is mounted.
2Hand Strap Mount
Provides bottom mounting position
for the use of a hand strap.
3Shutter Release Button
Use as an alternate shutter release
button for shooting in vertical
(portrait) mode.
4Camera Battery Door Holder
Stores the camera’s battery chamber
door when the grip is mounted.
5Attachment Wheel
Secures the grip to the camera’s
tripod socket.
6Anti-Slip Rubber Grip
Provides secure and comfortable grip
when shooting vertically.
7Contact Cap
Protects metal power contacts.
Keep this cap on when the grip is not
connected to the camera.
8Power Contacts
Slides into the camera’s battery
chamber and transmits power.
9Battery Chamber Cover
Secures up to two Canon LP-E10
batteries.
10 Cable Connecting Socket
Accepts sub mini connector of the
shutter release cable.
11 Mounting Screw
Connects to the camera’s tripod
socket.
12 Shutter Release Cable
Transmits shutter release signal from
battery grip to the camera.
Power Source Two Canon LP-E10 Rechargeable Batteries
Operating Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 °C)
Dimensions Approximately 148x40x30mm
Weight Approximately 5.1 oz. (144 g) excluding batteries
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Attaching The Grip
1. Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera.
2. Turn the camera upside
down and open the
camera battery chamber.
Pull gently at a 35º angle
until the chamber door
comes loose.
3. Slide the camera battery
chamber door into the
BG-C7 chamber door
holder in order to avoid
loss.
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4. Insert the grip power
contacts into the camera’s
battery chamber as
shown. Make sure to align
the camera’s tripod socket
with the mounting screw.
5. Rotate the attachment
wheel in the direction
shown by the arrow until
it is firmly tightened.
6. Connect Shutter Release
Cable from the socket on the
end of the battery grip to the
remote release port on the
Canon T3 body.
7. Insert the batteries (may be
used with only one battery),
turn the camera on, and check
the battery level on the LCD
or viewfinder.
When removing the grip, turn the camera power off, remove batteries, and replace protective contact cap.
Look for this symbol to locate the jack
for connecting remote devices.
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Warranty
Vello provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the
original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30)
days after replacement whichever occurs later. Vello’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall
be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of any product which fails during normal consumer
use.This warranty does not extend to damage or failure which results from misuse, neglect, accident, altera-
tion, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. To obtain a replacement during the time of this warranty,
please return the defective item with proof of purchase along with an RMA number to the place of purchase.
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