Minolta Dimage A1 - Manual (Page 60)

60 A DVANCED RECORDING
USING THE FUNCTION DIAL
The memory function, metering mode, drive mode, white balance, and camera sensitivity are con-
trolled by the function dial. The custom position is for a designate menu function that can be set in
section 2 of the setup menu. Only white balance can be set in the movie recording mode.
Turn the function dial to the mode to be changed (1).
Press the function button in the center of the dial (2).
Turn the front control dial to change the mode (3). Use
the rear control dial (4) to select between options of vari-
ous functions like a 10-second and 2-second self-timer,
or a specific custom white-balance register. Press the
shutter-release button partway down or press the func-
tion button to complete the operation. Changes are dis-
played on the monitors. Also see camera notes on page
65.
Memory set - to store camera settings (p. 72).
Metering mode - changes the metering pattern (p. 69).
Custom function -
to set the function designated in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 136).
Drive mode - changes the method of image capture (p. 61).
White balance -
changes between automatic, preset, and custom white balance (p. 70).
ISO - changes camera sensitivity (p. 74).
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