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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1. Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera
and that the Control Lock
on the BG-N4.2 is in the L
position before attaching
the grip.
2. Remove the contact cap
from the BG-N4.2 battery
grip. Replace the cap when
not in use to protect the
contacts.
3. The contacts for the BG-
N4.2 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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A
B
4. To prevent loss, place the
camera contact cover in
the contact cover holder
on the BG-N4.2 by
pushing it into groove until
it is secure.
5. Connect the BG-N4.2
grip to the camera, while
aligning the camera’s
tripod socket Awith the
grip’s mounting screw B.
6. Rotate the attachment
wheel in the direction
shown by the LOCK arrow
until it is firmly tightened.
Removing the battery from the
camera before mounting the
grip is not required.
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A
B
C
Inserting Batteries
1. Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera
and the Control Lock on
the BG-N4.2 is in the L
position. Turn the battery-
chamber latch counter-
clockwise to open the
battery chamber door.
2. Remove the battery
holder from the BG-N4.2
grip. The EN-EL15battery
holder comes pre-installed
when shipped.
3. Nikon EN-EL15Battery:
Match the arrow on
the battery Awith the
battery holder’s contact
and push the battery
down B. Slide the battery
as indicated by the arrow
Cuntil it click into place.
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A
B
C
4. AA Batteries: Place six
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 and turn the
latch clockwise to lock it,
and return the latch to the
down position. Turn the
camera on and check the
battery level in the control
panel or viewnder.
6. To use the Nikon EP-
B5 DC coupler (sold
separately), insert the
adapter into the EN-EL15
battery holder in the
same manner as a regular
battery A. Open the
latch Band pass the cable
through C.
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The camera displays the following battery levels .
Nikon EN-EL15Battery:
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
Battery fully
charged.
Low battery.
Prepare spare
batteries.
(blinking) (blinking)
Battery
exhausted.
Shutter release is
disabled.
Battery Info
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D7000 MB-D11
d13 MB-D11 batter type
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
battery via the Battery
Info option in the
Setup Menu. Only battery levels are displayed for AA
batteries.
Battery Order
Set the order in which the
internal camera and BG-
N4.2 batteries are used via
the Custom Settings menu
(Group d). When the camera is drawing power from
the BG-N4.2, a icon is displayed in the control panel.
Battery Type Menu Option To Select
AA alkaline (LR6) LR6 (AA alkaline)
AA Ni-MH (HR6) HR6 (AA Ni-MH)
AA Lithium (FR6) FR6 (AA lithium)
AA nickel-manganese (ZR6) ZR6 (AA Ni-Mn)
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A
B
C
1. EN-EL15 Holder: While
pressing and holding the
PUSH button Aon the
holder, slide the battery
toward the button Band
lift up to remove C.
2. AA Holder: Remove the
batteries one row at a
time (as shown). Ensure
that the batteries do not
drop during this process.
Removing The Batteries
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EN-EL15Batteries
At low temperatures of about 50° F (10° C) and
below, the Nikon EN-EL15batteries will decrease in
performance. Warming up a cold battery can recover
some of the lost charge. AA batteries have less capacity
and lose more performance at low temperatures.
AA Batteries
In most cases, Nikon EN-EL15 battery will provide
better performance than AA batteries when used
in the Vello BG-N4.2. AA LR6 alkaline and ZR6
nickel-manganese batteries have limited capacity and
therefore should only be used when there is no other
alternative. Performance of AA batteries decreases
signicantly at temperatures below 68 °F (20 °C) and
is therefore not recommended.
Remove the batteries when the BG-N4.2 is not in use.
Battery & Power
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Specifications
Power Source One EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery or eight LR6
Alkaline, HR6 Ni-MH, FR6 Lithium, or ZR6 Nickel-Manganese AA batteries
Operating Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 °C)
Dimensions Approximately 132.6 x 53.2 x 84.7 mm / 5.22 x 2.1 x 3.33 in.
Weight Approximately 6.7 oz. (191.8 g), with EN-EL15 battery holder (excluding batteries)
* Approximate measurements.
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Warranty
Vello provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and work-
manship to the original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the
original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement whichever occurs later. Vello’s
responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replace-
ment, at its option, of any product which fails during normal consumer use.This warranty does
not extend to damage or failure which results from misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse,
improper installation or maintenance.To obtain a replacement during the time of this warranty,
please return the defective item with proof of purchase along with an RMA number to the
place of purchase. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.

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