Firmware Re-install?

[Greystones]

Cannot cancel my AF Tracking/Picture Size alternate settings on my Lumix DMC-TZ70 screen to normal 'Home' screen. Firmware may be corrupted? Is it possible to re-install/replace existing firmware version 1.0?

Greystones
UK

 

[PhotoHobbyist128 154]

Try resetting to factory defaults. Google AI states procedure below, but sometimes AI lies.
Might want to check your factory manual online.

Factory Reset Procedure

1. Turn the camera on.
2. Press the [MENU/SET] button.
3. Navigate to the Setup menu (represented by a spanner icon).
4. Select Reset.
5. Select Reset REC. settings? or Reset setup settings? and follow the prompts. [1, 2, 3]

Alternative/Hard Reset (If Camera is Frozen)
If the camera is unresponsive, perform a power drain: [1]

1. Turn off the camera and remove the battery.
2. Hold down the shutter button for 60 seconds.
3. Leave the battery out for about 5 minutes.
4. Reinsert the battery and turn the camera on.

 

[Greystones]

Thanks, Photohobbyist, for your prompt response. I have tried both of your suggestions but the problem still remains! I have been notified as well by another that the latest firmware version is 1.3 apparently & have replied asking for online URL to download. If this is the case (even though Panasonic chat told me 1.0 was only one!)? Do you know?

 

[PhotoHobbyist128 154]

I would go on panasonic's website and see if there is a firmware update for your camera there.

 

[Greystones]

I have spoken with Panasonic Support today who tell me that the correct firmware version was 1.0 only, and it is no longer available! So, it cannot be found on their Downloads website: Compact Camera | Download | Digital Camera | Digital AV | Support | Panasonic Global . Do you have any idea of other websites where I might be able to find a copy of the firmware, please?

 

[PhotoHobbyist128 154]

AI Overview - If you are unable to cancel AF Tracking or change picture size settings on your Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ70, it is often because the camera is stuck in a specific recording mode (like Intelligent Auto) or a custom setting needs to be reset

 

[Greystones]

Thanks for your further suggestions. IA has no reset, but I have reset the Custome settings. I had the screen display settings showing all the time, until I changed the Display to 'Without information' which cleared the display thankfully. So, maybe I have cured the problem with a combination of Rests & Displays? I'll see.