Vivitar VIV-PG-5DMII User Manual

VIV-PG-5DMII

Deluxe Power Grip for Canon EOS 5D Mark II

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Limited One Year Warranty

Vivitar warrants this quality product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one year from the date of purchase. During the period, Vivitar will repair or replace the
product at no charge for parts or labor.
TIME PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY
The time period of this warranty starts from the date of the original purchase and expires on the
first anniversary date of purchase.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY
No express or implied warranty is made for any defects in this product which result from
accident, abuse, misuse, failure to operate the product in accordance with relevant instructions,
neglect, immersion in or exposure to chemicals or liquids, extremes of climate, fungus, excessive
wear and tear/cosmetic damage and defects resulting from other extraneous causes such as
unauthorised disassembly, repair or modification.
This warranty shall not extend to any incidental or consequential damages arising from the
purchase, use or inability to use this product even if Vivitar has been advised of such damages.
The laws of some countries and some States thereof do not allow the limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limit

ation or exclusion may apply to you.

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WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED

STEP 1. Package the product and relevant accessories carefully, using ample padding materials
and a sturdy mailing container to prevent damage in transit.
STEP 2. Include in package:
a) Evidence of date and place of original purchase (for example, a copy of your sales receipt).
b) Detailed description of your problem.
c) When possible, a sample evidencing the problem.
STEP 3. Return item (insured) to: Vivitar
Attn: Technical Support
195 Carter Drive
Edison NJ 08817
When service is complete, the product will be returned to you shipping prepaid. In the event the
product is deemed to be not faulty or the defect is a result in wear and tear, Vivitar may levy a
handling charge for the return ofthe product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from
country and State to State thereof.
For more information visit our website www.vivitar.com

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the VIV-PG-5DMII. The VIV-PG-5DMII is a battery
grip for Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR cameras. It is capable of holding two LP-E6
battery packs or six AA sized batteries. It is also equipped with a vertical shutter button,
and main dial, which will enable shooting in the same way as a horizontal grip.

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A Quick Look at Your Device

1. Attachment Screw

2. Guide Pin

3. Attach/Detach Knob

4. Battery release lever

5. DC coupler cord mount

6. Battery compartment release lever

7. Electrical contacts

8. Camera battery compartment cover
slot

9. Vertical grip ON/OFF switch

10. Vertical grip AE lock/FE lock/Index/Reduce
button

11. Vertical grip AF point selection/Magnify button

12. Battery compartment cover

13. Battery compartment

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14. Vertical grip shutter button

15. Vertical grip main dial

16. Hand strap mount

17. Tripod socket

18. Battery magazine

19. Protective cover

Attaching Your Power Grip to Your Camera

1. Remove the battery that is in
your camera (See figure 1 to the
left.)

2. Detach the camera’s battery compartmen-
cover. See figure 2.

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