Vello BG-N17 User manual

BG-N17
BAT TERY GRIP
Designed for the Nikon
D500 DSLR Camera
USER’S MANUAL

Thank you for
choosing Vello.
The Vello BG-N17 is compatible with the Nikon D500
DSLR camera. The BG-N17 accepts one Nikon EN-EL15
rechargeable battery, in addition to the camera’s internal
battery. Eight AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium)
can be used instead for added convenience. The BG-N17
is equipped with alternate shutter release, control lock,
function, and AF-ON buttons, as well as a multi selector
and main and sub-command dials, for shooting in a vertical
position.
Please read through this entire manual before
using the BG -N17 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-N17 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-N17 cannot
be used with other batteries or battery holders.
3. When the BG-N17 is not attached to the camera,
cover the power/signal contacts with the contact
cap. This prevents electrical shorts caused by metal
coming into contact with the power/signal contacts.
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-N17 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-N17 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. Keep this device away from water or extreme
humidity, and store it 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 *
2Tripod Socket
3Shutter-Release Button *
4Control Lock Switch
To prevent accidental triggering, the
control lock switch locks the shutter-
release button, function button, AF-
ON button, multi selector, and main
and sub-command dials on the BG-
N17. Unlock prior to use by switching
to the position. The control lock is
not a power switch.
5Function Button
Can be programmed in Custom
Settings menu on your camera.
6Contact Cap
7Power/Signal Contacts
8Mounting Screw
9Camera Contact Cover Holder
10 AF-ON Button *
11 Main Command Dial *
12 Multi Selector *
13 Locking Wheel
14 Battery Holder
15 Battery Holder Latch
16 Battery Chamber
17 EN-EL15 Battery Holder
Holder for Nikon EN-EL15 battery.
18 Power Terminals
(EN-EL15 Battery Holder)
19 Push Button
Ejects the battery in the EN-EL15 Battery
Holder.
20 AC Power Supply Socket
Nikon EP-5B Power Supply Connector
port (connector not included).
21 AA Battery Holder
Holds eight AA batteries.
* 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-N17 is in the L
position before attaching
the grip.
2. Remove the contact cap
from the BG-N17 battery
grip. When the BG-N17 is
not attached to the camera,
replace the contact cap to
protect the contacts.
3. The contacts for the
BG -N17 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
t he B G -N 17.
5. Connect the BG-N17
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
the grip is secure.
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Inserting Batteries
1. Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera
and the Control Lock on the
BG-N17 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:
Align the indentations
on the battery with the
EN-EL15 holder. Then
press the battery down and
slide it in the direction of
the arrow until the power
terminals click into place.
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AA Batteries: Place eight AA batteries of the
same type in the AA battery holder as shown.
Make sure the batteries are in the correct
orientation.
4. 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-N17
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 Setup menu
(MB-D17 battery type).
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-
N17 batteries are used via
the Setup menu (Battery
order). When the camera is
drawing power from the BG-N17, the battery gauge for
the grip is displayed in the control panel (BP).
Note: The menu screens on this page are from the D500.
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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
• Eight LR6 Alkaline, HR6 NiMH or FR6 Lithium AA batteries or
• Nikon EP-5B Power Supply Connector
Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Dimensions (W × H × D) 5.9 × 2 × 3.2 in. (15.1 × 5.3 × 8 cm)
Weight 8.1 oz. (231 g) with EN-EL15 battery holder (excluding battery)
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
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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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
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the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider
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quality and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect
caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse,
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PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER
MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR
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One-Year Limited Warranty
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To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Vello Customer
Service Department to obtain a return merchandise
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purchaser’s own risk and expense.
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