Vello BG-S4-2 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
BG-S4-2
BAT TERY GRIP
Designed for the
Sony Alpha a6300 and a6400
Mirrorless Cameras

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello, and congratulations on
your new BG-S4-2 battery grip purchase. Enjoy the many
benefits that a battery grip offers, such as extended
shooting time and a comfortable hand position when
shooting in a vertical (portrait) orientation. The Vello
BG-S4-2 is compatible with the Sony Alpha a6300 and
a6400 mirrorless cameras, and it accepts up to two Sony
NP-FW50 rechargeable batteries. It offers an alternate
shutter-release button that works with the included
Multi Terminal cable, and a Mini-USB port for charging
the batteries while inserted in the grip.
Please read through this entire
manual before using the BG-S4-2
battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-S4-2 should be used only with 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 dry, cool place.
8. Keep out of reach of children.
9. All images are for illustrative purposes only.
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OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION
ASSEMBLY

Overview
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1Shutter release button
2Charging status LED
3Micro-USB port
4Hand-strap mount
5Tripod socket
6Nonslip grip
7Thumbwheel lock
8Battery tray lock
9Battery compartment
10 Battery compartment door
11 Battery compartment lock
12 Cable-release socket
13 Mounting screw
14 Connection plate cover recess
15 Battery tray
16 Battery 1 latch
17 Battery slot 1
18 Slot 1 contacts
19 Slot 2 contacts
20 Battery slot 2
21 Battery 2 latch
22 Battery pack adapter
23 Battery pack adapter contacts
24 Multi Terminal shutter release cable
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ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION

Attaching the Battery Grip
1. Ensure that the camera
power is turned off.
2. Open the camera’s battery
chamber door, and insert
the battery pack adapter.
3. Open the camera’s
connection plate cover, and
close the battery chamber
door. This will leave the
battery pack adapter’s
contacts exposed.
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4. Align the camera’s tripod
socket with the BG-S4-2’s
mounting screw, and insert
the camera’s connection
plate cover into the recess.
5. Rotate the thumbwheel
counterclockwise until it’s
firmly tightened.
6. Connect the shutter release
cable from the cable release
socket on the battery grip
to the Multi Terminal port
on the camera body.
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OVERVIEW
ASSEMBLY INTRODUCTION

Inserting the Batteries
1. Twist the battery
compartment’s door lock
counterclockwise to open
the compartment door.
2. Press the battery tray lock
to the left to release the
battery tray and remove it.
3. Align the contacts of the
first battery with slot 1, and
slide the battery in until it
clicks. Slide the battery into
slot 1 of the battery tray,
matching the contacts, until
it clicks. Repeat this step for
the second battery.
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4. Insert the battery tray
inside the battery grip until
it clicks.
5. Close the battery
compartment door, and
turn the lock to the closed
position.
Note: When removing the grip,
turn off the camera power and
remove the batteries.
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OVERVIEW
ASSEMBLY INTRODUCTION

1. Twist the battery compartment door lock
counterclockwise to open the door, and remove
the battery tray from the grip.
2. Remove battery 1 by pushing it back out of the
battery tray. Repeat for battery 2.
Removing the Batteries
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