Operators can change the set point effortlessly. Simply move the desired input as if the vehicle is in manual control.
But realize, in manual mode, your inputs st the thrust proportionally: more stick equals more thrust.
With Auto Modes, you are not controlling the thrust, but moving the set point- the software determines how much thrust is needed for the vehicle to achieve the new set point.
The further you move the set point, the greater the response, so it may feel like manual piloting, but you are still moving the set point.