
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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ASSEMBLY