Using The Function Dial - Minolta DiMAGE A1 Instruction Manual

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.
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Memory set - to store camera settings (p. 72).
Custom function -
to set the function designated in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 136).
Metering mode - changes the metering pattern (p. 69).
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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DVANCED RECORDING
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-
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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.
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