Vello BG-N11 User manual

BG-N11
BATTERY GRIP
Designed for the Nikon
D700 SLR Camera
USER’S MANUAL

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations
on your new BG-N 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-N is compatible with the Nikon
D700 DSLR camera. The BG-N accepts one Nikon
EN-EL5 rechargeable battery, in addition to the
camera’s internal battery. Six AA batteries (alkaline,
Ni-MH, lithium, or nickel-manganese) can be used
instead for added convenience. The BG-N 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-N11 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-N should only be used with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. Use only with batteries and battery holders
recommended in this manual. The BG-N can not
be used with other batteries or battery holders.
3. When the BG-N 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 light up
temporarily when the BG-N 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 take the device to a
Vello authorized reseller.
7. The BG-N 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. Do not attempt to disassemble.
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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Overview
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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 dial, as well as the main
and sub-command dials on the BG-
N. Unlock prior to use by switching
to the position. The control lock is
not a power switch.
4Tripod Socket
5Mounting Screw
6Contact Cap
7Camera Contact Cover Holder
8Power/Signal Contacts
9AE-L/AF-L Button *
10 Main Command Dial *
11 Multi Selector *
12 Locking Wheel
13 Battery Chamber Cover
14 Battery Chamber Latch
15 Battery Chamber
16 EN-EL15 Battery Holder
Holder for Nikon EN-EL 5 battery.
17 Power Terminals
(EN-EL5 Battery Holder)
18 AA Battery Holder
Holds six AA batteries.
19 Power Terminals
(AA Battery Holder)
* These controls perform the same
function as their on-camera equivalents
and are affected by changes to the
Custom Settings menu (Group a for
the AE-L/AF-L button, Group f for
other controls). 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-N is in the L
position before attaching
the grip.
2. Remove the contact
cap from the BG-N
battery grip. When the
BG-N is not attached
to the camera, replace the
contact cap to protect the
contacts.
3. The contacts for the
BG-N are on the bottom
of the camera where they
are protected by a contact
cover. Remove the contact
cover before mounting the
grip.
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4. To prevent loss, place the
camera contact cover in
the contact cover holder
on the BG-N.
5. Connect the BG-N
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 LOCK arrow
until it is firmly tightened.
Removing battery from camera
before mounting grip is not
required.
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Inserting Batteries
1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the
camera and the Control Lock on the BG-N
is in the Lposition. Turn the battery-chamber
latch counterclockwise to open the battery
chamber door.
2. Remove the battery holder from the BG-N
grip. The EN-EL15battery holder comes pre-
installed.
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3. Nikon EN-EL15Battery:
Line up the indentations
on the battery with the
EN-EL15holder, then press
the battery down and
slide it in the direction of
the arrow until the power
terminals click into place.
4. AA Batteries: Place AA
batteries of the same type
in the AA battery holder
as shown, while ensuring
that they are in the correct
orientation.
5. Insert the battery holder
into the grip. Close the
battery chamber and then
turn the latch clockwise to
lock. Fold the latch down.
Turn the camera on and
check the battery level in the
control panel or viewnder.
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The camera displays the following battery levels.
Nikon EN-EL15 Battery:
Control Panel Viewnder Description
Battery fully
charged.
Battery partially
discharged.
Low battery.
Prepare spare
batteries.
(blinking) (blinking)
Battery
exhausted.
Shutter release is
disabled.
AA Batteries:
Control Panel Viewnder 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-EL5
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-N
batteries are used via the
Custom Settings menu (Group d). When the camera is
drawing power from the BG-N, a icon is displayed
in the control panel.
Battery Type 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 three images on this page are menu screens
seen on the D7100 camera.
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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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EN-EL15 Batteries
At low temperatures of about 50° F (0° C) and below, Nikon EN-EL5 batteries will decrease in performance.
Warming up a cold battery can recover some of the lost charge. AA batteries have lower capacity and performance
at low temperatures.
AA Batteries
In most cases, a Nikon EN-EL5 battery will provide better performance than AA batteries when used in the Vello
BG-N. AA LR6 alkaline batteries have limited capacity. Performance of AA batteries decreases signicantly at
temperatures below 68 °F (20 °C) and is therefore not recommended.
Remove the batteries when the BG-N11 is not in use.
Battery & Power
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Specifications
Power Source One EN-EL 5 rechargeable Li-ion battery or six LR6
Alkaline, HR6 Ni-MH or FR6 Lithium AA batteries
Operating Temperature 32 – 04 °F (0 – 40 °C)
Dimensions Approximately 5.5 × 1.9 × 2.6 in. (14 × 4.8 × 6.6 cm)
Weight Approximately 9.3 oz. (264 g) with EN-EL5 battery holder (excluding battery)
Specications and design are subject to change without notice.
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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 () year from the original purchase date or thirty
(30) days after replacement whichever occurs later. Our responsibility with respect to this limited war-
ranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of any product which fails during normal
consumer use. To obtain warranty coverage during the Warranty Period, contact your place of purchase
(“Seller”) to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return to Seller the defective
product along with proof of purchase and the RMA number.This warranty does not extend to damage or
failure which results from misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN,VELLO MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IM-
PLIEDWARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTY OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specic legal rights,
and you may also have additional rights which vary from state to state.

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