Vello BG-N2 User manual

BG-N2

BAT TERY GRIP

Designed For The Nikon D80

And D90 Cameras

USER’S MANUAL

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on

your new BG-N2 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-N2 is compatible with the Nikon D80

and D90 DSLR cameras. Up to (2) Nikon EN-EL3e

rechargeable batteries may be used to increase your

shooting time, or six AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH,

lithium, or nickel-manganese) for added convenience.

The BG-N2 is equipped with an alternate shutter-

release button, an AE-L/AF-L button, and main and

sub-command dials for shooting in a vertical orientation.

Please read through this entire manual before

using the BG-N2 battery grip.

Precautions

1. The BG-N2 should only be used with compatible

devices specified in this manual.

2. Only use with batteries and battery holders

recommended in this manual. The BG-N2 can

not be used with Nikon EN-EL3a/EN-EL3 Li-ion

batteries or other battery holders.

3. Cover the power terminals with the contact

cap when the BG-N2 is not in use. This prevents

electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching

the power terminals.

4. When the AA battery holder is removed from the

BG-N2, remove the batteries or place the holder in

a container to prevent electrical shorts caused by

contact with other metal objects.

5. 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.

6. The BG-N2 does not have a power switch. Instead,

use the camera power switch to turn the power

on or off.

7. The battery level may not display properly if

batteries are inserted before mounting the grip.

8. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.

9. Do not attempt to disassemble.

10. Avoid water or extreme humidity and keep in a

dry and cool place.

11. Keep out of reach of children.

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Overview

Battery Chamber

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1Battery Chamber Cover Holder

2Sub-Command Dial *

The sub-command dial performs the

same function as on the camera.

3Tripod Socket

4Shutter-Release Button

The BG-N2 provides an alternate

shutter-release button which

performs the same functions as the

shutter-release on the camera.

5Control Lock Switch

To prevent accidental triggering, the

control lock switch locks the shutter-

release button, AE-L/AF-L button, as

well as the main and sub-command

dials on the BG-N2. Unlock prior to

use by switching to the position. The

control lock is not a power switch.

6Contact Cap

7Signal Contacts

8Power Terminals

9AE-L/AF-L Button

The BG-N2 provides an alternate

AE-L/AF-L button. On the Nikon

D90, the AE-L/AF-L button can be

customized using Custom Setting a6.

10 Main Command Dial *

The main command dial performs the

same function as on the camera.

11 Battery Chamber Cover

12 Battery Chamber Latch

13 Attachment Wheel

14 Mounting Screw

15 Battery Chamber

16 Battery Latches

17 Left Battery Slot

18 Right Battery Slot

19 AA Battery Holder

20 Battery Holder Power Terminals

* Changes to Custom Setting 15 on the D80

or to Custom Setting f5 on the D90 also affect

the main and sub-command dials on the BG-N2

(See camera manual for details).

Attaching The Grip

1. Ensure that the power is

turned off on the camera

and that the Control Lock

on the BG-N2 is in the L

position before attaching

the grip.

2. Remove the contact cap

from the BG-N2 grip.

This cap can slide onto

the camera strap when

removed from the grip.

Replace the cap when not

in use to protect the metal

contacts.

3. Open and remove the

battery-chamber cover

from the bottom of the

camera handgrip and

remove battery, if present.

4. To prevent loss, slide

the cover into the cover

holder on the BG-N2.

5. Insert the BG-N2 grip

into the camera’s battery

chamber (as shown).

6. Rotate the attachment

wheel in the direction

shown by the LOCK arrow

until it is firmly tightened.

The BG-N2 grip can also be

inserted in the camera after

the battery or battery holder is

inserted.

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Inserting Batteries

Ensure that the power is

turned off on the camera

and that the Control Lock

on the BG-N2 is in the L

position.

Turn the battery-chamber

latch counter-clockwise to

open the BG-N2 battery

chamber door.

Nikon EN-EL3e Batteries:

Insert one or two batteries

into either of the battery

chambers. The battery

latch will slide aside during

insertion and pop up to

lock the battery in place

when fully inserted.

AA Batteries: Place six AA

batteries in the AA battery holder

as shown and slide the holder

into the battery chamber. Two

battery latches lock the battery

holder in place when fully inserted.

Note: When using AA batteries, all six

batteries must be of the same type.

Close the battery chamber

and then turn the latch

clockwise to lock it.

Turn the camera on and

check the battery level

in the control panel or

viewﬁnder.

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The camera displays the following battery levels .

Nikon EN-EL3e Batteries:

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:

Control Panel Viewﬁnder Description

Battery fully

charged.

Low battery.

Prepare spare

batteries.

(blinking) (blinking)

Battery

exhausted.

Shutter release

is disabled.

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