Vello BGN3 User manual

BG-N3

BATTERY GRIP

Designed For The Nikon D40,
D40x, D60, D3000, and D5000
SLR Cameras

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations
on your new BG-N3 bat ter y grip purchase. Enjoy
the many benefits that a battery grip offer s, such as
extended shooting time and more cont rol and comfor t
when shooting in a ver tical (portrait) orientation.

The Vello BG- N3 is compatible wit h the Nikon D4 0,
D40x, D60, D3000 and D5000 DSLR cameras. The
BG- N3 accepts up to t wo Nikon EN- EL9 rechar geable
batteries. The BG-N3 is equipped with an alternate
shutter-release button that triggers the camera via
infrared for shooting in a vertical position.

Please read through this
entire manual before using the
BG- N3 battery grip.

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Precautions

1. The BG-N3 should only be used with compatible

devices specified in this manual.

2. Only use with batteries recommended in this

manual. The BG- N3 can not be used with other
battery holders.

3. Cover the power terminals wi th the contact cap

when the BG-N3 is not in use. This prevents
electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching
the power ter minals.

4. If you notice smoke , an unusual smell o r noise from

the battery pack, discontinue use immediately.
Remove the bat ter ies and take the device to a
Vello authorized reseller.

5. The BG-N3 does not have a power switch.

Instead, use the camer a power switch to tur n the
power on or off.

6. The bat ter y level may not display properly if

batteries are inser ted before mounting the grip.

7. Remove batteries from the gr ip whe n 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.

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OVERVI EW INTRODUCTI ON

ASSEMBLY