Accessory Power BG-550D Instruction Manual - What’S In The Box?
What’s in the box?
Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing the Accessory Power BG-550D Battery Grip for Canon
T2i dSLR Cameras. This battery grip is uniquely constructed with easy to load battery
chambers and magazines. There are many helpful diagrams and troubleshooting
instructions to ensure you can use the BG-550D safely and to its fullest potential for
years to come.
1- Remove the LP-E8 battery and battery compartment cover from your Canon dSLR
Camera. Place the detached battery compartment cover in the (13) Battery-Compart-
ment Cover Slot
2- Remove the (1) Contact Cap from the metal contacts of the BG-550D. Next, insert
the (2) Control Contacts into the camera battery compartment.
3- Align the (3) Mounting Screw with the (16) Tripod Socket on the bottom of your
Canon dSLR Camera. Once they are aligned, spin the (5) Attachment Wheel to the
right. If you have trouble, please locate the word “LOCK” under the (5) Attachment
Wheel. There is an arrow pointing in the correct direction for proper attachment.
4- Locate the (6) Battery Magazine Latch and turn it clockwise. You can then open the
(17) Battery Magazine Cover.
5- Insert one or two LP-E8 Li-Ion battery packs.
6- If you wish to use AA batteries insert them into the (20) AA Battery Magazine.
7- Remove the (17) Battery Magazine Cover. Then insert the battery magazine into the
BG-550D and secure the (6) Battery Magazine Latch You can now supply your Canon
dSLR with power from the grip and utilize grip control functions.
8- For vertical shooting, turn the (11 )Vertical-Grip Operation Switch to the unlocked
position. This will enable vertical controls. Vertical buttons and dials will function
the same way as the OEM controls of your Canon dSLR Camera.
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b
c
d
a - BG-550D Battery Grip
b - Contact Cap
c- LP-E8 Battery Magazine
d- AA Battery Magazine