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1 files changed, 6 insertions, 2 deletions
diff --git a/Documentation/DocBook/media/v4l/vidioc-g-ctrl.xml b/Documentation/DocBook/media/v4l/vidioc-g-ctrl.xml
index 12b1d0503e2..ee2820d6ca6 100644
--- a/Documentation/DocBook/media/v4l/vidioc-g-ctrl.xml
+++ b/Documentation/DocBook/media/v4l/vidioc-g-ctrl.xml
@@ -64,7 +64,9 @@ return an &EINVAL;. When the <structfield>value</structfield> is out
of bounds drivers can choose to take the closest valid value or return
an &ERANGE;, whatever seems more appropriate. However,
<constant>VIDIOC_S_CTRL</constant> is a write-only ioctl, it does not
-return the actual new value.</para>
+return the actual new value. If the <structfield>value</structfield>
+is inappropriate for the control (e.g. if it refers to an unsupported
+menu index of a menu control), then &EINVAL; is returned as well.</para>
<para>These ioctls work only with user controls. For other
control classes the &VIDIOC-G-EXT-CTRLS;, &VIDIOC-S-EXT-CTRLS; or
@@ -99,7 +101,9 @@ application.</entry>
<term><errorcode>EINVAL</errorcode></term>
<listitem>
<para>The &v4l2-control; <structfield>id</structfield> is
-invalid.</para>
+invalid or the <structfield>value</structfield> is inappropriate for
+the given control (i.e. if a menu item is selected that is not supported
+by the driver according to &VIDIOC-QUERYMENU;).</para>
</listitem>
</varlistentry>
<varlistentry>