Minolta A1 instruction manual Using the Function Dial, Custom function

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.

1

	Turn the function dial to the mode to be changed (1).
	Press the function button in the center of the dial (2).
3	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,
2	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.

4

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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