Vello BG-N6 User manual

BG-N6

BATTERY GRIP

Designed For The Nikon D5100

SLR Camera

USER

’

S MANUAL

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations

on your new BG-N6 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-N6 is compatible with the Nikon D5100

DSLR camera. The BG-N6 accepts up to two Nikon

EN-EL14 rechargeable batteries. The BG-N6 is

equipped with an alternate shutter-release button that

triggers the camera via the included shutter release

cable for shooting in a vertical position.

Please read through this

entire manual before using the

BG-N6 battery grip.

Precautions

1. The BG-N6 should only be used with compatible

devices specified in this manual.

2. Only use with batteries recommended in this

manual. The BG-N6 can not be used with other

battery holders.

3. Cover the power terminals with the contact cap

when the BG-N6 is not in use. This prevents

electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching

the power terminals.

4. 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.

5. The BG-N6 does not have a power switch.

Instead, use the camera power switch to turn the

power on or off.

6. The battery level may not display properly if

batteries are inserted before mounting the grip.

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

8. Do not attempt to disassemble.

9. Avoid water or extreme humidity and keep in a

dry and cool place.

10. Keep out of reach of children.

OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION

ASSEMBLY

Overview

1Tripod Socket

Allows the camera to be mounted to

a tripod when the grip is mounted.

2Hand Strap Mount

Provides bottom mounting position

for the use of a hand strap.

3Shutter Release Button

Use as an alternate shutter release

button for shooting in vertical

(portrait) mode.

4Camera Battery Door Holder

Stores the camera’s battery chamber

door when the grip is mounted.

5Attachment Wheel

Secures the grip to the camera’s

tripod socket.

6Anti-Slip Rubber Grip

Provides secure and comfortable grip

when shooting vertically.

7Contact Cap

Protects metal power contacts.

Keep this cap on when the grip is not

connected to the camera.

8Power Contacts

Slides into the camera’s battery

chamber and transmits power.

9Battery Chamber Cover

Secures up to two Nikon EN-EL14

batteries.

10 Cable Connecting Socket

Accepts sub mini connector of the

shutter release cable.

11 Mounting Screw

Connects to the camera’s tripod

socket.

12 Shutter Release Cable

Transmits shutter release signal from

battery grip to the camera.

Power Source Two Nikon EN-EL14 Rechargeable Batteries

Operating Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 °C)

Dimensions Approximately 130x80x102.5mm

Weight Approximately 153 g (5.4 oz.) excluding batteries

Speciﬁcations and design are subject to change without notice.

OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION

ASSEMBLY

Attaching The Grip

1. Ensure that the power is

turned off on the camera.

2. Turn the camera upside

down and open the

camera battery chamber.

Pull gently at a 35º angle

until the chamber door

comes loose.

3. Slide the camera battery

chamber door into the

BG-N6 chamber door

holder in order to avoid

loss.

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4. Insert the BG-N6 grip

power contacts into the

camera’s battery chamber

as shown. Make sure to

align the camera’s tripod

socket with the BG-N6

mounting screw.

5. Rotate the attachment

wheel in the direction

shown by the arrow until

it is firmly tightened.

6. Connect Shutter Release

Cable from the socket on the

end of the battery grip to the

remote release/GPS port on

the D5100 body.

7. Turn the camera on and check

the battery level on the LCD

or viewfinder.

When removing the grip, turn the

camera power off, remove batteries,

and replace protective contact cap.

GPS

OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION

ASSEMBLY

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Warranty

Vello provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the

original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date.Vello’s re-

sponsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option,

of any product which fails during normal consumer use.This warranty does not extend to damage or failure

which results from misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance.To obtain

a replacement during the time of this warranty, please return the defective item with proof of purchase along

with an RMA number to the place of purchase.This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also

have other rights which vary from state to state.

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