ZIV MD-N01 User manual

BATTERY
GRIP
USER MANUAL
MD-N01
COMPATIBLE
WITH THE
NIKON D500

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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING ZIV.
The MD-N01 is a battery grip for the Nikon D500
DSLR camera. It features familiar dials and buttons
that are on the camera, but for control and comfort
in portrait orientation. This includes an alternate
shutter-release button, control lock, function
button, AF-ON button, multi selector, and main and
sub-command dials. The grip accepts a rechargeable
Nikon® EN-EL15 battery which extends shooting
time, and there’s an optional battery tray that holds
eight AA batteries.
PRECAUTIONS
• Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this
manual in a safe place.
• Make sure the item is intact and that there are no missing
parts.
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Do
not attempt to disassemble or perform any unauthorized
modification.
• When the battery grip is not attached to the camera,
cover the power/signal contacts with the contact cap to
prevent electrical shorts.

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• Do not operate the unit in the presence of flammable gas
or vapors.
• Use only with batteries and battery holders
recommended in this manual.
• If you notice smoke, noise, or an unusual smell from the
battery pack, discontinue use immediately. Remove the
batteries, and contact Ziv Customer Service.
• Do not handle with wet hands or immerse in water or
expose to rain. Failure to observe these precautions could
result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not use or leave the device in conditions of extreme
heat, severe cold, or high humidity.
• Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Clean the unit with only a soft, dry cloth.
• Handle the unit with care.
• All images are for illustrative purposes only.

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1. Sub-command dial*
2. Shutter-release
button*
3. Function button
4. Control lock switch
5. Tripod socket
6. Contact cap
7. Mounting screw
8. Power/signal contacts
9. Battery chamber
10. Battery holder latch
11. AC power supply
socket
12. Locking wheel
13. Camera contact cover
holder
14. AF-ON button*
15. Main command dial*
16. Multi selector*
17. EN-EL15 battery holder
18. Power terminals
19. Battery release
20. AA battery tray (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 your camera manual
for details.
OVERVIEW

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ATTACHING THE BATTERY GRIP TO
YOUR CAMERA
1 Remove the contact cap on both the battery grip and the camera. You can store the
camera’s contact cap in the battery grip for
safekeeping.
2
Seat the battery grip’s contacts into the
contacts underneath the camera.
3
Use the locking wheel to fasten the battery
grip to the camera. Make sure it’s secure.
4
Turn on your camera and the grip.

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INSTALLING A RECHARGEABLE
EN-EL15 BATTERY
1 Make sure the camera power is off and the control lock on the MD-N01 is in the L position.
2
Use the battery-holder latch to unlock the
battery holder, and remove it from the grip.
3
Match your Nikon® rechargeable EN-EL15
battery contacts with those in the holder, and
insert the battery into the holder.
4
Lock the battery in place by pushing it down
and forward until it locks.
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Insert the battery holder into the grip, and
lock it with the latch.
Tip: In cold temperatures, batteries can discharge at a
fast rate. Warming up a cold battery can recover some
of its lost charge and help improve its performance.

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BATTERY INFO
The camera can display information for the Nikon
EN-EL15 batteries via the battery info option in the
Setup menu. For AA batteries, only battery levels
will be displayed.
BATTERY ORDER
In your camera’s Setup menu, you can set the order
of battery usage between the camera’s internal
battery and the one in the grip.
AA BATTERY TYPE
If you’re using AA batteries with the AA battery
holder, you will need to choose a battery type from
the camera’s Setup menu (MB-D17 battery type).

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Power source Rechargeable Nikon®
EN-EL15 battery
Eight AA batteries
Operating
temperature
32°F to 104°F
(0°C to 40°C)
Dimensions
(H × W × D)
2.0 × 6.0 × 3.1 in.
(50.5 × 152 × 78.5 mm)
Weight 8.2 oz. (233 g)
without batteries
SPECIFICATIONS

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This ZIV 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 provider’s
responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely
to repair or replacement, 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 part(s)
shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been
discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with
a model of equivalent quality and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect,
accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT
AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER
ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This
warranty provides you with specific legal rights, and you may also have
additional rights that vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Ziv Customer Service
Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”)
number, and return the defective product to Ziv along with the RMA
number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at
the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
For more information or to arrange service, visit www.zivphotogear.com
or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.
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