BG-N5
BATTERY GRIP
Designed For The Nikon D31 00
SLR Camera
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations
on your new BG-N5 battery grip purchase. Enjoy
the many benefits that a bat tery gr ip of fer s, such as
extended shooting time and more control and comfor t
when shooting in a vertical (portrai t) orientation.
The Vello BG-N5 is compatible with the Nikon D3100
DSLR camera. The BG -N5 accepts up to two Nikon
EN-EL14 rechargeable batteries. The BG -N5 is
equipped with an alternate shutter-release button that
trigger s the came ra via the included shutter release
cable for shooting in a ver tical position.
Please read through this
entire manual before using the
BG- N5 bat ter y grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-N5 should only be used with compatible
devices specified in t his manual .
2. Only use wit h bat ter ies recommended in this
manual. The BG-N5 can not be used with other
battery holders.
3. Cover the power terminals with t he contac t cap
when the BG -N5 is not in use. This prevents
electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching
the power ter minals.
4. If you noti ce smoke, an u nusual sme ll or noise from
the battery pack, discontinue use immediately.
Remove the batteries and take the device to a
Vello authorized reseller.
5. The BG-N5 does not have a power switch.
Instead, use the camera power switch to turn the
power on or off.
6. The bat ter y level may not display proper ly 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 ex treme humidity and keep in a
dry and cool place.
10. Keep out of reach of children.
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OVERVI EW INTRODUCT ION
ASSEMBLY
Overview
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Tripod Socket
Allows the camera to be mounted to
a tripod when the grip is mounted.
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Hand Strap Mount
Provides bottom mounting position
for the use of a hand strap.
3
Shutter Release Button
Use as an alternate shutter release
button for shooting in vertical
(por trait) mode.
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Camera Battery Door Holder
Stores the camer a’s bat tery chambe r
door when the grip is mounted.
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Attachment Wheel
Secur es the grip to the camera’s
tripod socket.
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Anti-Slip Rubber Grip
Provides secure and comfor table gr ip
when shooting ver tically.
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Contact Cap
Protects metal power contact s.
Keep this cap on when the grip is not
connected to the camera.
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Power Contacts
Slides into the camera’s bat ter y
chamber and transmi ts power.
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Battery Chamber Cover
Secur es up to two Nikon EN -EL14
batteries.
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Cable Connecting Socket
Accept s sub mini connector of the
shut ter release cable .
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Mounting Screw
Connects to the camera’s tripod
socket.
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Shutter Release Cable
Transmits shut ter release signal from
batter y grip to the camera.
Power Source Two Nikon EN -EL14 Rechargeable Batteries
Operating Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 4 0 °C)
Dimensions Approximately 126x80x100mm
Weigh t Approx imately 138 g (4.8 oz.) ex cluding batt eries
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Attaching The Grip
1. Ensur e that the power is
turned off on the camera.
2. Turn the camer a upside
down and open the
camera batte ry chamber.
Pull gently at a 35º angle
until the chamber door
comes loose.
3. Slide the camera battery
chamber door into the
BG- N5 chamber door
holde r in order to avoid
loss.
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4. Inser t the BG-N5 grip
power contacts into the
camera’s batte ry chamber
as shown. Make sure to
align the camera’s tripod
socket with the BG-N5
mounting screw.
5. Rotate the attachment
wheel in the direction
shown by the ar row until
it is firmly tightened.
6. Connect Shutter Release
Cable from the socket on the
end of the batter y grip to the
remote release/GPS port on
the D3100 body.
7. Turn the camera on and check
the battery level on the LCD
or viewf inder.
When removing the grip, turn the
camera power off, remove batteries,
and replace protective contact cap.
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ASSEMBLY
GPS
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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 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 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 specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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