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 INTRODUCTIONASSEMBLYOPERATION

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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