BG-S4-2 BATTERY GRIP Designed for the Sony Alpha a6300 and a6400 Mirrorless Cameras
Introduction Thank you for choosing Vello, and congratulations on your new BG-S4-2 battery grip purchase. Enjoy the many benefits that a battery grip offers, such as extended shooting time and a comfortable hand position when shooting in a vertical (portrait) orientation. The Vello BG-S4-2 is compatible with the Sony Alpha a6300 and a6400 mirrorless cameras, and it accepts up to two Sony NP-FW50 rechargeable batteries.
The BG-S4-2 should be used only with compatible devices specified in this manual. 2. Use only with the batteries and battery holders recommended in this manual. 3. If you notice smoke, noise, or an unusual smell from the battery pack, discontinue use immediately. Remove the batteries, and take the device to a Vello authorized reseller. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use. 8. 9. Keep out of reach of children.
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Battery compartment door 19 Slot 2 contacts 2 Charging status LED 11 Battery compartment lock 20 Battery slot 2 3 Micro-USB port 12 Cable-release socket 21 Battery 2 latch 4 Hand-strap mount 13 Mounting screw 22 Battery pack adapter 5 Tripod socket 14 Connection plate cover recess 23 Battery pack adapter contacts 6 Nonslip grip 15 Battery tray 24 Multi Terminal shutter release cable 7 Thumbwheel lock 16 Battery 1 latch 8 Battery tray lock 17 Battery slot 1 9 Battery
Attaching the Battery Grip 1. Ensure that the camera power is turned off. 2. Open the camera’s battery chamber door, and insert the battery pack adapter. 6 3. Open the camer a’s connection plate cover, and close the battery chamber door. This will leave the bat ter y pack adapter’s contacts exposed.
INTRODUCTION 5. Rotate the thumbwheel counterclockwise until it’s firmly tightened. 7 6. Connect the shutter release cable from the cable release socket on the battery grip to the Multi Terminal port on the camera body. OVERVIEW Align the camera’s tripod socket with the BG-S4-2’s mounting screw, and insert the camera’s connection plate cover into the recess. ASSEMBLY 4.
Inserting the Batteries 1. Tw i s t t h e b a t t e r y compartment’s door lock counterclockwise to open the compartment door. 2. Press the battery tray lock to the left to release the battery tray and remove it. 8 3. Align the contacts of the first battery with slot 1, and slide the battery in until it clicks. Slide the battery into slot 1 of the battery tray, matching the contacts, until it clicks. Repeat this step for the second battery.
INTRODUCTION 5. Close the battery compar tment door, and turn the lock to the closed position. 9 Note: When removing the grip, turn off the camera power and remove the batteries. OVERVIEW Inser t the bat ter y tray inside the battery grip until it clicks. ASSEMBLY 4.
Removing the Batteries 1. Twist the battery compar tment door lock counterclockwise to open the door, and remove the battery tray from the grip. 10 2. Remove battery 1 by pushing it back out of the battery tray. Repeat for battery 2.
You can charge the batteries while they’re inserted in the grip by using the Micro-USB port. Use your camera’s cable to plug it into a USB power source. The charging status LED is red when charging, and green when charging is complete. INTRODUCTION USB Battery Charging Battery Status Specifications Power source Up to two NP-FW50 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Operating temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Dimensions (H × W × D) 2.25 × 4.9 × 2 in. (57 × 126 × 50.8 mm) Weight 5 oz.
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.
