Vello BG-N2 User manual

BG-N2
BAT TERY GRIP
Designed For The Nikon D80
And D90 Cameras
USER’S MANUAL

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on
your new BG-N2 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-N2 is compatible with the Nikon D80
and D90 DSLR cameras. Up to (2) Nikon EN-EL3e
rechargeable batteries may be used to increase your
shooting time, or six AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH,
lithium, or nickel-manganese) for added convenience.
The BG-N2 is equipped with an alternate shutter-
release button, an AE-L/AF-L button, and main and
sub-command dials for shooting in a vertical orientation.
Please read through this entire manual before
using the BG-N2 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-N2 should only be used with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. Only use with batteries and battery holders
recommended in this manual. The BG-N2 can
not be used with Nikon EN-EL3a/EN-EL3 Li-ion
batteries or other battery holders.
3. Cover the power terminals with the contact
cap when the BG-N2 is not in use. This prevents
electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching
the power terminals.
4. When the AA battery holder is removed from the
BG-N2, remove the batteries or place the holder in
a container to prevent electrical shorts caused by
contact with other metal objects.
5. 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.
6. The BG-N2 does not have a power switch. Instead,
use the camera power switch to turn the power
on or off.
7. The battery level may not display properly if
batteries are inserted before mounting the grip.
8. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.
9. Do not attempt to disassemble.
10. Avoid water or extreme humidity and keep in a
dry and cool place.
11. Keep out of reach of children.
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OVERVIEW INTRODUCTIONASSEMBLYOPER ATION

Overview
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Battery Chamber
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1Battery Chamber Cover Holder
2Sub-Command Dial *
The sub-command dial performs the
same function as on the camera.
3Tripod Socket
4Shutter-Release Button
The BG-N2 provides an alternate
shutter-release button which
performs the same functions as the
shutter-release on the camera.
5Control Lock Switch
To prevent accidental triggering, the
control lock switch locks the shutter-
release button, AE-L/AF-L button, as
well as the main and sub-command
dials on the BG-N2. Unlock prior to
use by switching to the position. The
control lock is not a power switch.
6Contact Cap
7Signal Contacts
8Power Terminals
9AE-L/AF-L Button
The BG-N2 provides an alternate
AE-L/AF-L button. On the Nikon
D90, the AE-L/AF-L button can be
customized using Custom Setting a6.
10 Main Command Dial *
The main command dial performs the
same function as on the camera.
11 Battery Chamber Cover
12 Battery Chamber Latch
13 Attachment Wheel
14 Mounting Screw
15 Battery Chamber
16 Battery Latches
17 Left Battery Slot
18 Right Battery Slot
19 AA Battery Holder
20 Battery Holder Power Terminals
* Changes to Custom Setting 15 on the D80
or to Custom Setting f5 on the D90 also affect
the main and sub-command dials on the BG-N2
(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-N2 is in the L
position before attaching
the grip.
2. Remove the contact cap
from the BG-N2 grip.
This cap can slide onto
the camera strap when
removed from the grip.
Replace the cap when not
in use to protect the metal
contacts.
3. Open and remove the
battery-chamber cover
from the bottom of the
camera handgrip and
remove battery, if present.
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4. To prevent loss, slide
the cover into the cover
holder on the BG-N2.
5. Insert the BG-N2 grip
into the camera’s battery
chamber (as shown).
6. Rotate the attachment
wheel in the direction
shown by the LOCK arrow
until it is firmly tightened.
The BG-N2 grip can also be
inserted in the camera after
the battery or battery holder is
inserted.
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Inserting Batteries
1. Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera
and that the Control Lock
on the BG-N2 is in the L
position.
2. Turn the battery-chamber
latch counter-clockwise to
open the BG-N2 battery
chamber door.
3. Nikon EN-EL3e Batteries:
Insert one or two batteries
into either of the battery
chambers. The battery
latch will slide aside during
insertion and pop up to
lock the battery in place
when fully inserted.
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A
B
B
C
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4. AA Batteries: Place six AA
batteries in the AA battery holder
as shown and slide the holder
into the battery chamber. Two
battery latches lock the battery
holder in place when fully inserted.
Note: When using AA batteries, all six
batteries must be of the same type.
5. Close the battery chamber
and then turn the latch
clockwise to lock it.
Turn the camera on and
check the battery level
in the control panel or
viewfinder.
A
B
B
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The camera displays the following battery levels .
Nikon EN-EL3e Batteries:
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:
Control Panel Viewfinder Description
Battery fully
charged.
Low battery.
Prepare spare
batteries.
(blinking) (blinking)
Battery
exhausted.
Shutter release
is disabled.
Battery Info
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