Manual - Vivitar

Limited One Year WarrantyVivitar warrants this quality product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for aperiod of one year from the date of purchase. During the period, Vivitar will repair or replace theproduct at no charge for parts or labor.TIME PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTYThe time period of this warranty starts from the date of the original purchase and expires on thefirst anniversary date of purchase.WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTYNo express or implied warranty is made for any defects in this product which result fromaccident, abuse, misuse, failure to operate the product in accordance with relevant instructions,neglect, immersion in or exposure to chemicals or liquids, extremes of climate, fungus, excessivewear and tear/cosmetic damage and defects resulting from other extraneous causes such asunauthorised disassembly, repair or modification.This warranty shall not extend to any incidental or consequential damages arising from thepurchase, use or inability to use this product even if Vivitar has been advised of such damages.The laws of some countries and some States thereof do not allow the limitation of incidental orconsequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may apply to you.-1-

WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDEDSTEP 1. Package the product and relevant accessories carefully, using ample padding materialsand a sturdy mailing container to prevent damage in transit.STEP 2. Include in package:a) Evidence of date and place of original purchase (for example, a copy of your sales receipt).b) Detailed description of your problem.c) When possible, a sample evidencing the problem.STEP 3. Return item (insured) to: VivitarAttn: Technical Support195 Carter DriveEdison NJ 08817When service is complete, the product will be returned to you shipping prepaid. In the event theproduct is deemed to be not faulty or the defect is a result in wear and tear, Vivitar may levy ahandling charge for the return ofthe product.This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary fromcountry and State to State thereof.For more information visit our website www.vivitar.com-2-

IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the VIV-PG-XSI. The VIV-PG-XSI is a battery grip forCanon EOS Digital Rebel XSI/EOS 450D digital SLR cameras. It is capable of holding twoLP-E5 or six AA sized batteries. It is also equipped with a vertical grip shutter button, and aMain dial, which will enable shooting in the same way as a horizontal grip.-3-

A Quick Look at Your Device-4-

A Quick Look at Your Device1. Protective Cover20. Battery Pack Compartment2. Electrical Contacts21. Battery Magazine for AA Batteries3. Attachment Screw4. Guide Pin5. Attach/Detach Knob6. Battery Magazine Lock Lever7. Battery Magazine Release Handle8. DC Cord Hole9. Vertical Grip Aperture/Exposure Compensation10. Vertical Grip AF Point Selection/Magnify Button11. Vertical Grip AE Lock/FE Lock/Index/Reduce12. Vertical Grip ON/OFF13. Vertical Grip Shutter Button14. Camera Battery Compartment Cover Slot15. Vertical Grip Main Dial16. Hand Strap Mount17. Tripod Socket18. Battery Magazine Protective Cover19. Battery Magazine for Lithium Ion Battery Packs-5-

Attaching Your Power Grip to Your Camera1. Remove the battery that is in yourcamera (See figure 1.)2. Pull out the camera’s battery compartmentcover at a slanted angle to remove it. (Seefigure 2) It is advised to do this over a table soyou do not drop your camera.-6-

Attaching Your Power Grip to Your Camera (continued)3. Insert the detachedcover into its storage slot toensure that it will not belost. See figure 3.4. Remove the protective cover, andthen insert the electrical contacts ofyour power grip into the batterycompartment of your camera. Seefigure 4.5.Align the attachment screw with thecamera’s tripod socket, and then turnthe attach/detach knob to tighten thepower grip securely to your camera.See figure 4.-7-

Attaching Your Power Grip to Your Camera (continued)NOTE: Be sure to attach the battery grip to your camera before loading the batterymagazine into the battery grip. Your camera may not display the correct amount of powerprovided by your battery grip if you attach the battery grip with the battery magazine alreadyloaded.Before removing your battery grip from your camera, make sure to turn the power switch onyour camera to the OFF position, and to also remove the battery magazine. Once thebattery grip is removed, attach the included protective cover over the electric contacts ofyour battery grip.-8-

Inserting Battery Packs Into Your Power Grip (continued)3. Remove the protective cover ofthe battery magazine and thenattach to the battery grip(see figure 7). After attaching, checkthat the battery magazine is securelyattached to the battery grip.4. Close the release handle. (seefigure 7) The camera will not workunless the handle is closed.-10-

Inserting Battery Packs Into Your Power Grip (continued)NOTE: If only one battery will be used, it may be inserted in either the right or left sides. Iftwo batteries packs are inserted, power is supplied simultaneously by both battery packs.Two battery packs at different charging levels can be used without any complications.-11-

Inserting AA Batteries1. Insert your AA batteries into thebattery magazine. Make sure thebatteries are inserted with the + and –ends in the directions shown on thebattery magazine. See figure 8.2. Attach the battery magazine into thebattery grip. See figure 9. Afterattaching, check that the batterymagazine is securely attached to thebattery grip.3.Close the release handle. The handle needs to be closed for yourcamera to work properly.-12-

Inserting AA Batteries (continued)NOTE: When AA sized batteries are being used, the continuous shooting speed d will slowdown. Also, fewer images can be shot. Therefore, usage of AA batteries is recommendedonly for emergencies. Use of AA batteries is also not recommended when connecting thecamera to a computer.When using disposable AA batteries the camera may not function when using at temperaturesbelow 20°C/68°F or for certain battery brands and in some storage conditions.Only insert six new batteries that are of the same brand. Do not use old and new batteriestogether.-13-

Using an AC power OutletTo connect to a household power outlet use the AC adapter kit ACK-E2 (sold separately).1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter, and then connect the power cord to apower outlet. Connect the DC cord to the DC coupler, (Refer to ACK-E5 instructions)2. Load the DC coupler into therelease handle side battery packcompartment of the battery magazine(for LP-E5) and then attach to thebattery grip. Pass the DC cordthrough the DC cord hole. Seefigure 10.-14-

Using an AC Power Outlet (continued)NOTE: Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the camera power switch is in theON position. Be careful that the DC cord does not get pinched between the battery grip andthe battery magazine-15-

Using the Battery GripTurn the vertical grip ON/OFF switch tothe ON position (see figure 11) in order tomake the buttons and dials on your powergrip function in the same way as those onyour camera.When shooting in the horizontal grip position, turn the vertical grip ON/OFF switch to theOFF position so that you do not accidentally use the buttons or dials on the power grip.CAUTIONRemove the power supply from your power grip when your camera will not be used for anextended period of time.Never attempt to disassemble or repair this device. Any malfunction or accident resultingfrom such action is not covered by your warranty.-16-

Battery LifeTemperature: +23°C/0°C, 73°F/32° (Number of shots aproximate)MODEL Power Supply No Flash 50% FlashEOS DigitalRebel XSILP-E5 x 2AA Alkaline Batteries1200/1000 1000/800500/200 300/100*Based on CIPA (Camera &Imaging Products Association) testing standards. No live view shooting. The numberof images that can be shot is reduced by use of the LCD monitor and using the AF frequently without shooting.-17-