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Vello BG-N17 Quick Start Manual

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

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  • Page 1 BG-N17 BATTERY GRIP Designed for the Nikon D500 DSLR Camera...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing Vello. The Vello BG-N17 is compatible with the Nikon D500 DSLR camera. The BG-N17 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 BG-N17...
  • Page 3 Precautions The BG-N17 should be used only with the compatible If you notice smoke, noise, or an unusual smell from the battery pack, discontinue use immediately. devices specified in this manual. Remove the batteries and contact Vello Customer Use only with batteries and battery holders Service.
  • Page 4 Overview...
  • Page 5 Sub-command Dial * Power/Signal Contacts EN-EL15 Battery Holder Holder for Nikon EN-EL15 battery. Tripod Socket Power Terminals Mounting Screw (EN-EL15 Battery Holder) Shutter-Release Button * Camera Contact Cover Holder Push Button Control Lock Switch Ejects the battery in the EN-EL15 Battery AF-ON Button * To prevent accidental triggering, the Holder.

  • Page 6: Attaching The Grip

    BG-N17 are on the bottom and that the Control Lock grip. When the BG-N17 is of the camera, where they on the BG-N17 is in the L not attached to the camera, are protected by a rubber position before attaching replace the contact cap to contact cover.
  • Page 7 BG-N17. 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 the counterclockwise and pull on the battery with the BG-N17 is in the L position. the bat ter y holder out EN-EL15 holder. Then of the grip. The EN-EL15 press the battery down and...
  • 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 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 N17 batteries are used via the Setup menu (Battery order). When the camera is drawing power from the BG-N17, 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 © Copyright 2016 Gradus Group LLC www.vellogear.com All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners...

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