Vello BG-N10 User manual

BG-N0

BAT T ERY GRIP

Designed for the Nikon
D600 and D60 SLR Camera

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations
on your new BG-N0 batter y grip purchase. Enjoy
the many benefi ts that a battery grip offers , such as
extended shooting time and more control and comfor t
when shooting in a vertical (portrait) orientation.

The Vello BG -N0 is compat ible wit h the Nikon D60 0 and
D60 DSLR cameras. The BG-N0 accepts one Nikon
EN-EL5 rechargeable batter y, in addition to the
camera’s internal battery. Six AA batteries (alkaline,
Ni-MH , lithium, or nickel-manganese) can be used
inste ad for add ed convenience. T he BG-N0 is equipped
with an alternate shu tter-relea se button, AE-L/AF-L
button, mul ti selector, and main and sub-command dials
for shooting in a vertical position.

Please read through this entire manual before
using the BG- N10 battery grip.

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Precautions

1. The BG-N0 should only be used with compatible

devices specified in this manual.

2. Use only with batteries and battery holders

recommended in this manual. The BG-N0 ca n not
be used wi th other batteries or battery holders.

3. When the BG-N0 is not at tached to the c amera,

cover the power terminal wi th the contac t cap. This
prevent s elec trical shor ts caused by metal coming
into contact with the power terminals.

4. When the bat tery 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.

5. The memory card access lamp may light up

tempor arily w hen the BG-N0 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 bat tery pack, discontinue use immedia tely.

Remove the batteries and take the device to a Vello

authorized reseller.

7. The BG-N0 does not have a power switch.

Instead, use the camera power switch to turn the

power on or off.

8. The battery level may not display properly if

batteries are inser ted before mounting the grip.

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

10. Do not at tempt to disassemble.

11. Avoid water or extreme humidity and keep in a dry

and cool place.

12 . Keep out of reach of children.

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Overview

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Sub-Command Dial *

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Shutter-Release Button *

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Control Lock Switch

To prevent accidental triggering, the
control lock switch locks the shutter­release but ton, AE-L/AF-L but ton,
multi selector dial, as well as the main
and sub-command dials on the BG ­N0. Unlock prior to use by switching
to the position. The control lock is
not a power s witch.

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Tripod Socket

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Mounting Screw

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Contact Cap

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Camera Contact Cover Holder

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Power/Signal Contacts

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AE-L/AF-L Button *

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Main Command Dial *

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Multi Selector *

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Locking Wheel

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Battery Chamber Cover

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Battery Chamber Latch

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Battery Chamber

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EN-EL5 Battery Holder

Holder for Nikon EN-EL5 bat tery.

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Power Terminals

(EN-EL5 Battery Holder)

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AA Battery Holder

Holds six AA batteries.

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Power Terminals

(AA Battery Holder)

* 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.

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Attaching The Grip

1. Ensure that the power is

turned off on the camera
and that the Control Lock
on the BG -N0 is in the L
position before attaching
the grip.

2. Remove the contact cap

from the BG -N0 bat tery
grip. When the BG ­N0 is not att ached to
the camera, replace the
contac t cap to protec t the
contacts.

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3. The contacts for the BG-

N0 are on the bottom
of the camera where they
are protected by a contact
cover. Remove the contact
cover before mounting the
grip.

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4. To prevent loss, place the

camer a contact cover in
the contact cover holder
on the BG-N0.

5. Connect the BG-N0

grip to the camer a
while aligning the grip’s
mounting screw with the
camera’s tripod socket.

It is not necessar y to remove the
battery from the camera before
mounting the grip.

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6. Rotate the attachment

wheel in the direc tion
shown by the LOCK arrow
until it is firmly tightened.

Inserting Batteries

1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the

camera and the Control Lock on the BG-N0
is in the L position. Turn the battery-chamber
latch counterclockwise to open the bat tery
chamber door.

2. Remove the bat tery holder from the BG- N0

grip. The EN-EL5 battery holder comes pre­installed.

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3. Nikon EN- EL5 Battery:

Matching the indentations
on the bat ter y with the
EN-EL5 holder, press the
battery down and slide it in
the direction of the arrow
until the power terminals
click into place.

4. AA Batteries: Place Six

AA bat teries of the same
type in the AA battery
holder a s shown , while
ensuring that they are in
the correct orientation.

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5. Insert the battery holder

into the grip. Close the
battery chamber and then
turn the latch clockwise
to lock. Turn the camera
on and check the batter y
level in the control panel
or viewfinder.

Battery Info

The camera displays the following battery levels.

Nikon EN -EL5 Batter y:

Control Panel Viewfinder Description

(blinking)

(blinking)

Battery fully
charged.

Battery partially
discharged.

Low bat tery.
Prepare spare
batteries.

Battery
exhausted.
Shut ter release is
disabled.

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AA Batteries:

Control Panel Viewfinder Description

Batteries fully
charged.

Low bat tery
power. Prepare
spare batteries.

Batteries
exhausted.

(blinking)

(blinking)

Shut ter release is
disabled.

AA Battery Setting s

To ensure that the
camer a shows the
correc t bat tery level
when AA batteries
are used, choose the
appropriate setting in
the Custom Set tings
menu (Group “d”).

Nikon Rechargeable
Batteries

The camera can display
information (including
calibration information)
for Nikon EN- EL5
batteries via the Batter y
Info option in the
Setup Me nu. For A A bat teries, only battery levels are
displayed.

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Ba tte ry Ty pe Menu Option To Select

AA alk aline ( LR6) LR6 (AA alk aline)

AA Ni- MH (HR6)

AA Li thium (FR6) FR6 (AA lithium)

HR6 (AA Ni- MH)

Note: The menu screens on this page are from the D600.

Battery Order

Set the order in which the
internal camera and B G-N0
batteries are used via the
Custom Settings menu (Group “d”). When the camera
is drawing power from the BG -N0, a icon is displayed
in the control panel.

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Removing The Batteries

1. EN - E L5 Battery Holder: While pressing and

holding the PUSH button on the holder, slide
the bat tery toward the but ton and lift up to
remove.

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2. AA Battery Holder: Remove the batteries

one row at a time (as shown). Be sure that the
batteries do not drop during this process.

Battery & Power

EN-EL5 Batteries

At low temperatures of about 50° F (0° C) and below, Nikon EN -EL5 batteries will decrease in per formance.

Warming up a cold bat tery can recover some of the lost charge. AA batteries have lower capacity and per formance

at low temperatures.

AA Batteries

In most cases , a Nikon EN-EL5 battery will provide better performance than AA ba tteries when used in the Vello

BG-N0. AA LR6 alkaline batteries have limited capacity. Performance of A A batteries decrea ses significantly at

temper atures below 68 °F (20 °C) and is therefore not recommended.

Remove the batteries when the B G - N10 is not in use.

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Specifications

Power Source One EN- EL5 rechargea ble Li-ion ba tter y or six LR6

Operating Temperature 32 – 04 °F (0 – 40 °C)

Dimensions 5.3 × .8 × 3. in. (35 × 45 × 78 mm)

Weig ht 272.2 g (9.6 oz.) wit h EN-EL5 bat tery holder (exclu ding ba tter y)

Specifications and design are subjec t to change wi thout notice.

Alkal ine, HR6 N i-MH o r FR6 Lith ium AA b atte ries

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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Vello provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one () year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days
after replacement, whichever occurs later. Vello’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely
to repair or replacement, at Vello’s discretion, of any product that fails during normal consumer use. Inoperability of the
product or part(s) shall be determined by Vello. If the product has been discontinued, we reserve the right to replace it with
a model of equivalent quality and function.

To obtain warranty coverage, contact Vello to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the
defective product to Vello, along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the
purchaser’s own risk.

This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation
or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, VELLO MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
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