Vello BG-N4.2 User manual

BG-N4.2
BATTERY GRIP
Designed For The Nikon D7000
SLR Camera
USER’S MANUAL

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations
on your new BG-N4.2 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-N4.2 is compatible with the Nikon
D7000 DSLR cameras. The BG-N4.2 accepts one
Nikon EN-EL15 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-N4.2
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-N4.2 battery grip.

Precautions
1. The BG-N4.2 should only be used with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. Only use with batteries and battery holders
recommended in this manual.
3. Cover the power terminals with the contact cap
when the BG-N4.2 is not in use. This prevents
electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching
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 when
the BG-N4.2 is mounted or removed from the
camera. This is part of the normal operation.
6. 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.
7. The BG-N4.2 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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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-N4.2. 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
8Signal Contacts
9AE-L/AF-L Button *
10 Main Command Dial *
11 Multi Selector *
12 Attachment Wheel
13 Battery Chamber Cover
14 Battery Chamber Latch
15 Battery Chamber
16 EN-EL15 Battery Holder
For EN-EL15 rechargeable batteries.
17 AA Battery Holder
Holder for six AA batteries.
* 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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