Vello BG-N16-2 User manual

BG-N16-2

BAT TERY GRIP

Designed for the Nikon

D5500 and D5600 DSLR Cameras

USER’S MANUAL

Thank you

for choosing Vello

The Vello BG-N16-2 battery grip offers extended

shooting time and comfort when shooting in a vertical

(portrait) orientation. The grip is compatible with the

Nikon D5500 and D5600 DSLR cameras and accepts up

to two Nikon EN-EL14/EL14a rechargeable batteries. It

offers an alternate shutter release button that triggers the

camera via the included shutter release cable, making the

grip ideal for shooting portrait photography. An included

IR remote allows easy line-of-sight wireless shooting.

Please read through this

entire manual before

using the BG-N16-2

battery grip.

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Precautions

1.

The BG-N16-2 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 cool, dry 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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1615

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1Shutter release button

2Handstrap mount

3Tripod socket

4Nonslip grip

5IR remote sensor

6Thumbwheel lock

72.5 mm remote cable socket

8Battery tray compartment

9Battery tray lock

10 Mounting screw

11 Control lock switch

12 Camera battery door holder

13 Power contacts

14 Contact cap

15 Battery slot 1

16 Slot 1 contacts

17 Slot 2 contacts

18 Battery slot 2

19 6-bay AA battery tray

20 IR remote

21 Shutter release cable

(2.5 mm to accessory terminal)

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OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION

ASSEMBLY

1.

Ensure that the camera

power is turned off.

2.

Remove the camera’s

battery chamber door. Pull

gently at a 45° angle until the

door detaches.

3.

Slide the chamber door into

the BG-N16-2’s camera

battery door holder for

safekeeping.

Attaching the Battery Grip

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4. Remove the power contact

cap, and insert the battery

grip’s power contacts

into the camera’s battery

chamber.

5.

Rotate the thumbwheel

counterclockwise until

the grip is secured to the

camera.

6.

Connect the shutter release

cable from the 2.5 mm

remote cable socket on

the grip to the accessory

terminal on the camera.

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OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION

ASSEMBLY

1.

Turn off the camera’s

power, and make sure the

grip’s control lock switch is

in the Off position.

2.

Twist the battery tray’s

lock counterclockwise, and

remove the battery tray

from the grip.

3.

Nikon EN-EL14/EL14a:

Insert the first battery into

slot 1 as shown and push

down to lock the battery

in place. Repeat for slot 2.

Inserting the Batteries

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Note: When removing the grip,

turn off the camera’s power and

control lock switch, and then

remove the batteries.

AA Batteries: Place six

identical AA batteries into

the AA battery tray as

indicated.

4.

Insert and lock the battery

tray inside the battery grip.

5. Turn on the camera power,

and make sure the grip’s

control lock switch is in the

On position.

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OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION

ASSEMBLY

Power source Up to two Nikon EN-EL14/EL14a type rechargeable Li-ion batteries

Operating temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

Dimensions (H × W × D) 4 × 5 × 3.4 in. (10.2 × 12.7 × 8.7 cm)

Weight 7.4 oz. (209.8 g) without batteries

Specifications

IR Remote

The IR remote works with the Nikon D5500 and D5600 DSLR cameras and allows you to trigger your

camera wirelessly. Make sure the shutter-release cable is plugged into the grip and camera, and that the

remote is pointed at the grip’s IR sensor. The IR remote works through line-of-site, so make sure there

are no obstacles blocking the signal.

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