If your camera crashes, or you just want to reset it to its factory settings, follow these steps:
1. Power off the camera and remove the memory card.
2. Open the camera’s battery cover and remove the battery.
3. Close the battery cover and replace the battery.
4. Press and hold the reset button for about 20 seconds.
5. Replace the memory card and power on the camera.
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ALL CANON REBEL DSLRs: How to Clear All Settings Back to Factory Defaults
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How to Reset Your Canon Camera
- Turn off your camera.
- Remove the battery and memory card.
- Remove the lens.
- Turn on your camera.
- Press the MENU button.
- Scroll to CUSTOM SETUP and press the SET button.
- Press the CUSTOM SETUP button again.
- Scroll to RESET and press the SET button.
- Press the RESET button again.
10. The camera will ask you to confirm your action. Press the SET button to continue.
11. The camera will show you a message telling you that it has been reset. Press the OK button to restart.
12. Your camera is now ready to take pictures!
Step One: Turn Off Your Camera
Step Two Remove the Battery and Memory Card
Step Three Clean the Lens
Step Four Check the Cables and Connections
Step Five Power on the Camera and Check to See If It Works
If all of your steps fail, then you may need to replace your camera.
Step Two: Remove the Battery
The first and most important step is to remove the battery. This will reset the camera and hopefully solve any issues you are experiencing. If you are unable to remove the battery, then please see the next step.
Step Three Restore the Camera to Factory Settings
The next step is to restore the camera to factory settings. This will erase all of your photos and videos, reset the camera to its original state, and hopefully solve any issues you are experiencing.
Step Three: Insert the Battery
When you power up your Canon camera, it will automatically check to see if there is a battery in the camera. If there is not a battery in the camera, the camera will ask you to insert a battery.
To insert a battery into your Canon camera, open the battery cover and insert the battery into the camera. Make sure the battery is inserted correctly. Close the battery cover and press the battery cover release button to secure the battery in place.
Step Four: Turn On Your Camera
First and foremost, turn your camera on by pressing the power button. If you are unable to turn your camera on, try removing the battery, and then reinserting it. If that still does not work, try plugging your camera into an electrical outlet. If all of those methods fail, you may need to send your camera in for repairs.
Additional Tips
- Make sure that your battery is fully charged and that your memory card is formatted to your camera’s specific format (EXR, RAW, SDHC).
- Make sure that your lens is properly capped and clean.
- Make sure your camera is turned off and unplugged from the power source.
- Remove the memory card from the camera.
- Hold down the power button and insert the memory card into the card reader of your computer.
- Look for the file name of your camera on the memory card and click on it.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your camera.
Conclusion
If you’re experiencing problems with your Canon camera, there is a simple solution: reset it. Follow these steps to reset your camera: 1. Make sure your camera is fully charged. 2. Open the battery grip and remove the battery. 3. Press and hold the reset button for about 10 seconds. 4. Replace the battery and close the battery grip. 5. Turn on your camera and wait for the Canon logo to appear. 6. Select “FILE” and then “RECORDING” and press the red button to start the recording. 7. Press the green button to stop the recording. 8. If the camera displays an error message, press the red button to restart the camera.