Vello BG-C1 User manual

BG-C1

BATTERY GRIP

Designed For The Canon XS,
XSi and Ti SLR Cameras

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on
your new BG- C1 battery grip purchase. Enjoy the many
benefi ts that a bat ter y grip offers, such as extended
shooting time and more control and comfor t when
shooting in a vertical (por trait) or ientation.

The Vello BG- C1 is compatible with the Canon XS, XSi
and T1i SLR camera s. The BG-C1 accept s two Canon
LP-E5 rechargeable batteries, or six AA batteries
(alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium, or nickel-manganese) can
be used instead for added convenience. The BG-C1
is equipped with an alternate shut ter -release but ton,
aper ture/exposur e compensation bu tton, AF point
selection/magnify button, AE lock /FE lock/lndex/
Reduce button, and main dial for shooting in a vertical
position.

Please read through this entire manual before using the
BG-C battery grip.

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Precautions

1. The BG-C should only be used with compatible
devices specifi ed in this manual.

2. Only use with bat teries and bat tery holders
recommended in this manual.

3. Cover the power terminals with the contact
cap when the BG-C is not in use. This prevents
electrical shorts caused by metal objec ts touching
the power terminals.

4. When the battery hold er is removed from the
grip, remove the bat teries or place the holder in
a container to prevent electrical shorts caused by
contac t with other metal objects.

5. If you notice smoke, an unusual smell or noise from
the bat tery pack, discontinue use immediately.

Remove the batteries and t ake the dev ice to a Vello
authorized reseller.

6. Turn the grip power o when not shooting
vertically.

7. The battery level may not display properly if
batteries are inser ted before mounting the grip.

8. Remove bat teries from the grip when not in use.

9. D o 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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ASSEMBLY

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