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BG-N17-2
BATTERY GRIP
Designed for the Nikon
D500 DSLR Camera

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  • Page 1 BG-N17-2 BATTERY GRIP Designed for the Nikon D500 DSLR Camera...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing Vello. The Vello BG-N17-2 is compatible with the Nikon D500 DSLR camera. The BG-N17-2 accepts one Nikon EN- EL15 rechargeable battery, in addition to the camera’s internal battery. Eight AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium) can be used instead for added convenience. The...
  • Page 3 Remove the batteries and contact Vello Customer be used with other batteries or battery holders. Service. When the BG-N17-2 is not attached to the camera, The BG-N17-2 does not have a power switch. cover the power/signal contacts with the contact Instead, use the camera power switch to turn the cap.
  • Page 4 Overview...
  • Page 5 AF-ON button, multi selector, and Nikon EP-5B Power Supply Connector main and sub-command dials on Multi Selector * port (connector not included). the BG-N17-2. Unlock prior to use by switching to the position. The AA Battery Holder Locking Wheel control lock is not a power switch.
  • Page 6: Attaching The Grip

    B G - N17-2 a re o n t he and that the Control Lock grip. When the BG-N17-2 is bot tom of the camera, on the BG-N17-2 is in the not attached to the camera, where they are protected L position before attaching replace the contact cap to by a rubber contact cover.
  • Page 7 BG-N17-2. mounting screw with the the grip is secure. camera’s tripod socket.
  • Page 8: Inserting Batteries

    Align the indent ations and the Control Lock on counterclockwise and pull on the battery with the the BG-N17-2 is in the L the bat ter y holder out EN-EL15 holder. Then position. of the grip. The EN-EL15...
  • Page 9 Rotate the latch clockwise, orientation. and reposition it so it’s flush with the side of the grip. Turn on your camera, unlock the BG-N17-2 via its Control Lock switch, and check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder.
  • Page 10: Battery Info

    Battery Info The camera displays the following battery levels. Nikon EN-EL15 Battery: AA Batteries: LCD/Control Viewfinder Description LCD/Control Viewfinder Description Panel Panel Battery fully Batteries fully charged. charged. Low battery power. Prepare Battery partially spare batteries. discharged. Batteries exhausted. Shutter release is (blinking) (blinking) Low battery.
  • Page 11 Setup menu (Battery order). When the camera is drawing power from the BG-N17-2, the battery gauge for the grip is displayed in the control panel (BP). Note: The menu screens on this page are from the D500.
  • Page 12: Removing The Batteries

    Removing the Batteries EN-EL15 Battery Holder: While pressing and AA Battery Holder: Remove the batteries holding the PUSH button on the holder, slide the one row at a time (as shown). Be sure that the battery toward the button and lift up to remove. batteries do not drop during this process.
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Specifications • One EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery or Power Source • Eight LR6 Alkaline, HR6 NiMH or FR6 Lithium AA batteries or • Nikon EP-5B Power Supply Connector Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Dimensions (W × H × D) 5.9 ×...
  • Page 14: One-Year Limited Warranty

    One-Year Limited Warranty This VELLO product is warranted to the original purchaser This warranty does not cover damage or defect to be free from defects in materials and workmanship caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) improper installation or maintenance.
  • Page 15 To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Vello Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Vello along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
  • Page 16 www.vellogear.com...

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