BG-N6 BATTERY GRIP Designed For The Nikon D5100 SLR Camera
Introduction Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on your new BG-N6 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-N6 is compatible with the Nikon D5100 DSLR camera. The BG-N6 accepts up to two Nikon EN-EL14 rechargeable batteries.
2. Only use with batteries recommended in this manual. The BG-N6 can not be used with other battery holders. 3. 4. Cover the power terminals with the contact cap when the BG-N6 is not in use. This prevents electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching the power terminals. If you notice smoke, an unusual smell or noise from the battery pack, discontinue use immediately. Remove the batteries and take the device to a Vello authorized reseller. 3 5. The BG-N6 does not have a power switch.
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Attachment Wheel Secures the grip to the camera’s tripod socket. 9 Battery Chamber Cover Secures up to two Nikon EN-EL14 batteries. 2 Hand Strap Mount Provides bottom mounting position for the use of a hand strap. 6 Anti-Slip Rubber Grip Provides secure and comfortable grip when shooting vertically. 10 Cable Connecting Socket Accepts sub mini connector of the shutter release cable. 3 Shutter Release Button Use as an alternate shutter release button for shooting in vertical (portrait) mode.
Attaching The Grip 1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera. 2. Turn the camera upside down and open the camera battery chamber. Pull gently at a 35º angle until the chamber door comes loose. 6 3. Slide the camera battery chamber door into the BG-N6 chamber door holder in order to avoid loss.
Insert the BG-N6 grip power contacts into the camera’s battery chamber as shown. Make sure to align the camera’s tripod socket with the BG-N6 mounting screw. 5. Rotate the attachment wheel in the direction shown by the arrow until it is firmly tightened. Connect Shutter Release Cable from the socket on the end of the battery grip to the remote release/GPS port on the D5100 body. 7. Turn the camera on and check the battery level on the LCD or viewfinder.
Warranty Vello provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date. Vello’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of any product which fails during normal consumer use.
