Vello BG-N2 User Manual

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Summary of BG-N2

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    Bg-n2 battery grip designed for the nikon d80 and d90 cameras user ’s manu al.

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    Introduction thank you for choosing vello and congratulations on your new bg-n2 battery grip purchase. Enjoy the many benefits that a battery grip offers, such as extended shooting time and more control and comfort when shooting in a vertical (portrait) orientation. The vello bg-n2 is compatible wit...

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    Precautions 1. The bg-n2 should only be used with compatible devices specified in this manual. 2. Only use with batteries and battery holders recommended in this manual. The bg-n2 can not be used with nikon en-el3a/en-el3 li-ion batteries or other battery holders. 3. Cover the power terminals with t...

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    Overview 0 battery chamber 15 1 4 2 3 5 6 7 8 10 9 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 4.

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    O ve r vi ew in t r od u c t io n as se mb ly o pe r at io n 1 battery chamber cover holder 2 sub-command dial * the sub-command dial performs the same function as on the camera. 3 tripod socket 4 shutter-release button the bg-n2 provides an alternate shutter-release button which performs the same f...

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    Attaching the grip 1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera and that the control lock on the bg-n2 is in the l position before attaching the grip. 2. Remove the contact cap from the bg-n2 grip. This cap can slide onto the camera strap when removed from the grip. Replace the cap when not ...

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    4. To prevent loss, slide the cover into the cover holder on the bg-n2. 5. Insert the bg-n2 grip into the camera’s battery chamber (as shown). 6. Rotate the attachment wheel in the direction shown by the lock arrow until it is firmly tightened. The bg-n2 grip can also be inserted in the camera after...

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    Inserting batteries 1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera and that the control lock on the bg-n2 is in the l position. 2. Turn the battery-chamber latch counter-clockwise to open the bg-n2 battery chamber door. 3. Nikon en-el3e batteries: insert one or two batteries into either of the...

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    4. A a b at t e r ie s: p l ace si x a a batteries in the aa battery holder as shown and slide the holder into the battery chamber. Two battery latches lock the battery holder in place when fully inserted. Note: when using aa batteries, all six batteries must be of the same type. 5. Close the batter...

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    The camera displays the following battery levels . Nikon en-el3e batteries: control panel viewfinder description battery fully charged. Battery partially discharged. Low battery. Prepare spare batteries. (blinking) (blinking) battery exhausted. Shutter release is disabled. Aa batteries: control pane...

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    Aa battery settings to ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level when aa batteries are used, choose the appropriate setting for custom setting 32 in the custom settings menu for the d80, or for custom setting d12 in the custom settings menu for the d90. En-el3e battery info the camera c...

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    Removing the batteries 1. Being careful not to drop the battery or holder, remove them as shown below. 2. Remove the aa batteries using the holes on the back of the battery holder. Ensure that the batteries do not fall when removing them. 12.

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    En-el3e batteries at low temperatures of about 50° f (10° c) and below, the nikon en-el3e batteries will decrease in performance. Warming up a cold battery can recover some of the lost charge. Use en-el3e batteries if possible. Aa batteries have less capacity and lose more performance at low tempera...

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    Specifications power source one or two nikon en-el3e rechargeable li-ion batteries; six lr6 alkaline, hr6 ni-mh, fr6 lithium, or zr6 nickel-manganese aa batteries battery life nikon d80: approximately 5000 shots (two en-el3e batteries), 2500 shots (one en- el3e battery), or 480 shots (alkaline batte...

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    One-year limited warranty this vello product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty ...

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