FUJIFILM VG-XH Vertical Battery Grip User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Fujifilm

Table of Contents

For Customers in the U. S. A.
For Customers in Canada
Be sure to read these notes before use
Precautions for Use
Supplied accessories
Documents / Resources

VG-XH Vertical Battery Grip
User Manual

Thank you for your purchase of this product. Read these instructions before use and keep them in a safe place.
When using this product, refer both to this guide and to the section on vertical grips in the camera Owner’s Manual available from the website below.
https://fujifilm-x.com/support/manual/cameras/

For Customers in the U. S. A.

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Notes on the Grant: To comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord.

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT IN PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS

In the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein: This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators please dispose these separately according to your local requirements.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

| A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
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| California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Division 2, Chapter 4, Article 4, Appliance Efficiency Regulations, Sections 1601 through 1609

For Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
CAUTION: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Industry Canada statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except tested built-in radios.
The County Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US/Canada.

Be sure to read these notes before use

Safety Notes
Make sure that you use your camera correctly. After reading these safety notes, store them in a safe place. Safety information for the battery and accessories is provided in the camera manual, available for download from the Fujifilm website.

About the Icons

WARNING| This icon indicates that death or serious injury can result if the information is ignored.
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CAUTION| This icon indicates that personal injury or material damage can result if the information is ignored.

The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of the instructions which are to be observed.

****| Triangular icons tell you that this information requires attention (“Important”).
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| Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the action indicated is prohibited (“Prohibited”).
| Filled circles with an exclamation mark indicate an action that must be performed (“Required”).

The symbols on the product (including the accessories) represent the following:

| AC
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| DC
| Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)

WARNING

unplug from power sxket| If a problem arises, turn the camera off, remove the battery, and disconnect
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and unplug the AC power adapter. Continued use of the camera when
it is emitting smoke, is emitting any unusual odor, or is in any other abnormal state can cause a fire or electric shock. Contact your Fujifilm dealer.
| Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera. If water or
foreign objects get inside the camera, turn the camera off, remove the battery, and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter. Continued use of the camera can cause a fire or electric shock. Contact your Fujifilm dealer.
Donor use i a the bathroom or shaver| Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower. This can cause a fire or
electric shock.
Dom CYOS5871Ale| Never attempt to change or take apart the camera (never open the case). Failure
to observe this precaution can cause fire or electric shock.
Donor much infernal pairs| Should the case break open as the resultof a fall or other accident, do not touch
the exposed parts. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
electric shock or in injury from touching the damaged parts. Remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid injury or electric shock, and take the product to the point of purchase for consultation.
| Do not usethe battery except as specified Load the battery as shown by
the indicator.
| Do not disassemble, modify, or heat batteries. Do not drop, strike or throw
batteries or otherwise subject them to strong impacts. Do not use batteries that
show signs of kaking, deformation, discoloration, or other abnormalities. Use
only desicicIlargers to recharge rechargeable batteries and do not attempt
to recharge non-rechargeable U-ion or alkaline batteries. Do not short batteries
or storethem with metallic objects. Failure to observe these precautions
could result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking, causing fire, burns, or other injury.
| Use only batteries or ACpower adapters specified for use with this camera. Do
not use voltages other than the power supply voltage shown. The use of other
power sources can cause a fire.
| If the battery leaks and fluid gets in contact with youreyes, skin or clothing, flush
the affected area with dean water and seek medical attention or call an emergency
number right away.
| Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those specified here. The
supplied charger is for use only with batteries of the type supplied with the camera. Using the charger to charge conventional batteries or other types of rechargeable batteries can cause the battery to leak, overheat or burst.
| Do not use in the presence of flammable objects, explosive gases, or dust.
| When carrying the battery, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the hard case.
When storing the battery, keep kin the hard case. When discarding, cover the
batteryterminals with insulation tape. Contact with other metallic objects
or batteries could cause the battery to ignite or burst.

CAUTION

| Do not move the camera while the AC power adapter is still connected. Do not pull on the connection cord to disconnect the AC power adapter. This can damage the power cord or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.
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| Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or blanket.
This can cause heat to build up and distort the casing or cause a fire.
| Do not use the plug if it is damaged or if it does not fi t securely into the outlet.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.
| When you are cleaning the camera or you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period, remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter. Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric shock.
| When charging ends, unplug the charger from the power socket. Leaving the charger plugged into the power socket can cause a fire.
| Dispose of the product in accord with location regulations.
| Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
| Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.

Precautions for Use

Fully tighten the lock screw knob after attaching the grip to the camera.
The camera vertical battery grip contact cover can be stored in the battery tray.
Replace the camera connector cover when the product is not in use.
Use only with batteries designated for use with this product.
This product is not waterproof. Keep the interior free of water, sand, dust, mud, salt, harmful gases, and other foreign matter. Do not place on wet surfaces. Before use, confirm that the battery chamber and battery-chamber cover are securely closed.
Do not touch the connectors. Replace the connector cap for transport.

Supplied accessories

Connector cap (comes attached to vertical battery grip)
Owner’s Manual (this manual)

Power supply| Battery
(available separately)| NP-W235 rechargeable battery
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Charging time| Approx. 330 minutes (time required to charge 3 batteries, including battery inserted in camera).
Using a device that supplies power with an outputs of 45W or above reduces charging times to as little as 180 minutes.
Operating temperature| —10°C to +40°C/+14°F to +104°F (+5 °C to +40 °C/+41 °F to +104°F when batteries are charging)
Dimensions (W x H x D)| 136.3 mm x 51.0 mm x 69.3 mm/5.37 in x 2.01 in x 2.73 in, excluding projections
Weight| Approx. 314g ±10%/11.1 oz. ±10%, excluding battery

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