How do I reset a Canon EOS Rebel T3i to factory default settings?

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I bought a used Canon EOS Rebel T3i, and it still has the previous owner's custom setup. Is there a way to restore the camera to its factory-default settings, including any custom functions?

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See page 176 of the manual:

(disclaimer: bad attempt to translate iconography to text in the following!)

The camera's shooting settings and menu settings can be reverted to the default. This option is available in Creative Zone modes.

Select [Clear settings]
Under the [spanner with three dots] tab, select [Clear settings], then press <SET>.

Select [Clear all camera settings]
Select [Clear all camera settings], then press <SET>.

Select [OK]
Select [OK], then press <SET>.
Selecting [Clear all camera settings] will reset the camera to the default settings on the next page [of the manual].

The manual then notes you should also select the [Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn)] option in the same menu to clear custom functions as well.

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Yes. On the Canon EOS Rebel T3i, you can reset most settings from the menu.

Steps:

Put the camera in a Creative Zone mode.
Open the menu and go to the Setup tab.
Choose Clear settings.
Select Clear all camera settings and confirm OK.

If the previous owner also changed custom functions, go back to the same area and choose Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn) as well.

That will restore the camera’s shooting and menu settings to their defaults. If you want a fully fresh start, do both reset options.

How do I reset a Canon EOS Rebel T3i to factory default settings?

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