Vello BG-N15-2 User manual

BG-N15-2
BAT TERY GRIP
Designed for the Nikon
D750 DSLR Camera
USER’S MANUAL

Thank you
for choosing Vello
The Vello BG-N15-2 battery grip offers extended
shooting time and comfort when shooting in a vertical
(portrait) orientation. The grip is compatible with the
Nikon D750 DSLR camera and accepts one Nikon EN-
EL15 rechargeable battery, providing you with an extra
battery option together with the one in your camera. It
offers familiar controls like an alternate shutter release
button, main and sub-command dials, a multi selector,
and AE-L/AF-L button. This makes the grip ideal for
shooting portrait photography and allows your hand to
be in a comfortable position while accessing the most-
used controls.
Please read through this
entire manual before
using the BG-N15-2
battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-N15-2 should be used only with the
compatible devices specified in this manual.
2. Use only with the batteries and battery holders
recommended in this manual.
3. 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.
4. The battery level may not display properly if batteries
are installed before mounting the grip.
5. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble.
7. Avoid exposing this product to water or extreme
humidity, and keep it in a cool, dry place.
8. Keep out of reach of children.
9. All images are for illustrative purposes only.
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Overview
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1Sub-command dial
2Nonslip grip
3Tripod socket
4Shutter release button
5Control lock switch
6Power contacts
7Mounting screw
8Power-contact cap
9Camera contact-cap holder
10 AE-L/AF-L button
11 Main command dial
12 Multi selector
13 Thumbwheel lock
14 Battery tray lock
15 Battery tray compartment
16 Battery slot lock tab
17 Battery slot
18 Battery slot contacts
19 6-bay AA battery tray
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Attaching the Battery Grip
1. Ensure that the camera is
turned off.
2. Remove the camera’s
contact cap, and store it
in the grip’s contact-cap
holder.
3. Remove the grip’s power-
contact cap.
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4. Line up the battery grip’s power contacts and
camera mount, and attach the grip to the camera.
5. Rotate the thumbwheel counterclockwise until
the grip is secured.
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1. Turn off the camera, and
make sure the grip’s control
lock switch is in the L
position.
2. Twist the battery tray lock,
and remove the battery tray
from the grip.
3. Nikon EN-EL15: Inser t
the battery into the slot as
shown, and push down to
lock the battery in place.
Inserting the Battery
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Note: When removing the grip,
turn off the camera’s power and
switch the control lock to the L
position, and then remove the
batteries.
AA Batteries: Place six
identical AA batteries into
the AA battery tray as
indicated.
4. Insert and lock the battery
tray inside the battery grip.
5. Turn on the camera, and
make sure the grip’s control
lock switch is in the •
position.
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Removing the Battery
1. Turn off the camera, and
make sure the grip’s control
lock switch is in the L
position.
2. Twist the battery tray lock,
and remove the battery tray
from the grip.
3. Push down on the battery
slot lock tab, and slide the
battery out of the slot.
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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-N15-2 batteries are
used via the Custom Settings
menu (Group d ). To view
the status for both batteries, check your camera’s LCD
screen. The camera’s control panel displays the status of
the active battery.
B at te r y Ty p e Menu Option to Select
AA alkaline (LR6) LR6 (AA alkaline)
AA NiMH (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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Power source Nikon EN-EL15 type rechargeable Li-ion battery
6 × AA batteries
Operating temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Dimensions (H × W × D) 2 × 5.5 × 3 in. (5 × 14 × 7.6 cm)
Weight 7.25 oz. (205.5 g) without battery
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Please note: When using the AA battery tray, the battery indicator works with only Ni-MH batteries.
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
provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited
warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement,
at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails during
normal use of this product in its intended manner and in
its intended environment. Inoperability of the product or
part(s) shall be determined by the warranty provider. If
the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider
reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent
quality and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect
caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse,
improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS
PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER
MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specific legal
rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary
from state to state.
One-Year Limited Warranty
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To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Vello Customer
Service Department to obtain a return merchandise
authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective
product to Vello along with the RMA number and proof
of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the
purchaser’s own risk and expense.
For more information or to arrange service, visit www.
vellogear.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.
Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.
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