Vello BG-N17 User manual

BG-N17

BAT TERY GRIP

Designed for the Nikon

D500 DSLR Camera

USER’S MANUAL

Thank you for

choosing Vello.

The Vello BG-N17 is compatible with the Nikon D500

DSLR camera. The BG-N17 accepts one Nikon EN-EL15

rechargeable battery, in addition to the camera’s internal

battery. Eight AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium)

can be used instead for added convenience. The BG-N17

is equipped with alternate shutter release, control lock,

function, and AF-ON buttons, as well as a multi selector

and main and sub-command dials, for shooting in a vertical

position.

Please read through this entire manual before

using the BG -N17 battery grip.

Precautions

The BG-N17 should be used only with the compatible

devices specified in this manual.

Use only with batteries and battery holders

recommended in this manual. The BG-N17 cannot

be used with other batteries or battery holders.

When the BG-N17 is not attached to the camera,

cover the power/signal contacts with the contact

cap. This prevents electrical shorts caused by metal

coming into contact with the power/signal contacts.

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.

The memory card access lamp may glow temporarily

when the BG-N17 is mounted or removed from the

camera. This is part of the normal operation.

6. If you notice smoke, noise, or an unusual smell from

the battery pack, discontinue use immediately.

Remove the batteries and contact Vello Customer

Service.

The BG-N17 does not have a power switch. Instead,

use the camera power switch to turn the power on

or off.

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.

In cold temperatures, batteries can discharge

at a faster rate. Warming up a cold battery can

recover some of its lost charge and help improve

its performance.

11.

Keep this device away from water or extreme

humidity, and store it in a dry and cool place.

12 . Keep out of reach of children.

OVERVIEW INTRODUCTIONASSEMBLYOPER ATION

Overview

1Sub-command Dial *

2Tripod Socket

3Shutter-Release Button *

4Control Lock Switch

To prevent accidental triggering, the

control lock switch locks the shutter-

release button, function button, AF-

ON button, multi selector, and main

and sub-command dials on the BG-

N17. Unlock prior to use by switching

to the position. The control lock is

not a power switch.

5Function Button

Can be programmed in Custom

Settings menu on your camera.

6Contact Cap

7Power/Signal Contacts

8Mounting Screw

9Camera Contact Cover Holder

10 AF-ON Button *

11 Main Command Dial *

12 Multi Selector *

13 Locking Wheel

14 Battery Holder

15 Battery Holder Latch

16 Battery Chamber

17 EN-EL15 Battery Holder

Holder for Nikon EN-EL15 battery.

18 Power Terminals

(EN-EL15 Battery Holder)

19 Push Button

Ejects the battery in the EN-EL15 Battery

Holder.

20 AC Power Supply Socket

Nikon EP-5B Power Supply Connector

port (connector not included).

21 AA Battery Holder

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 camera

manual for details.

OVERVIEW INTRODUCTIONASSEMBLYOPER ATION

Attaching the Grip

Ensure that the power is

turned off on the camera

and that the Control Lock

on the BG-N17 is in the L

position before attaching

the grip.

Remove the contact cap

from the BG-N17 battery

grip. When the BG-N17 is

not attached to the camera,

replace the contact cap to

protect the contacts.

The contacts for the

BG -N17 are on the bottom

of the camera, where they

are protected by a rubber

contact cover. Remove the

contact cover from the

camera before mounting

the grip.

To prevent loss, place the

camera contact cover into

the contact cover holder on

t he B G -N 17.

Connect the BG-N17

grip to the camera

while aligning the grip’s

mounting screw with the

camera’s tripod socket.

Rotate the attachment

wheel in the direction

shown by the arrow until

the grip is secure.

OVERVIEW INTRODUCTIONASSEMBLYOPER ATION

Inserting Batteries

Ensure that the power is

turned off on the camera

and the Control Lock on the

BG-N17 is in the Lposition.

Lift the battery holder

latch so you can rotate it

counterclockwise and pull

the battery holder out

of the grip. The EN-EL15

battery holder comes pre-

installed.

Nikon EN-EL15 Battery:

Align the indentations

on the battery with the

EN-EL15 holder. Then

press the battery down and

slide it in the direction of

the arrow until the power

terminals click into place.

AA Batteries: Place eight AA batteries of the

same type in the AA battery holder as shown.

Make sure the batteries are in the correct

orientation.

Make sure the battery holder latch is rotated

counterclockwise, and slide the battery holder all

the way into the grip. Rotate the latch clockwise,

and reposition it so it’s ﬂush with the side of the

grip. Turn on your camera, unlock the BG-N17

via its Control Lock switch, and check the battery

level in the control panel or viewﬁnder.

OVERVIEW INTRODUCTIONASSEMBLYOPER ATION

The camera displays the following battery levels.

Nikon EN-EL15 Battery:

LCD/Control

Panel

Viewﬁnder Description

Battery fully

charged.

Battery partially

discharged.

Low battery.

Prepare spare

batteries.

(blinking) (blinking)

Battery

exhausted.

Shutter release is

disabled.

AA Batteries:

LCD/Control

Panel

Viewﬁnder Description

Batteries fully

charged.

Low battery

power. Prepare

spare batteries.

(blinking) (blinking)

Batteries

exhausted.

Shutter release is

disabled.

Battery Info

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