Garmin Edge 800

bowden769
bowden769 Posts: 143
edited June 2013 in MTB general
I have an edge 800 trail bundle but no maps are working on the device, when i go too course the course show as a black line but there is no map details... It was working fine at the weekend, it hasnt been dropped of anything,

any ideas what i can do i have tried zooming in and out but nothing just a white background

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  • freezing77
    freezing77 Posts: 731
    Under spanner icon, system, map, map information select map, what do you get as choices?

    I would try removing and replacing the micro sd card in the first instance.
  • bowden769
    bowden769 Posts: 143
    INTL STD BASEMAP, NR

    It says its enabled but shows nothing but white lol (maybe we have gone into an ice age !!!! lol)

    I have tried removing and replacing the sd card not avail
  • freezing77
    freezing77 Posts: 731
    bowden769 wrote:
    INTL STD BASEMAP, NR

    It says its enabled but shows nothing but white lol (maybe we have gone into an ice age !!!! lol)

    I have tried removing and replacing the sd card not avail

    The basemap is so lacking in detail that you will need to be zoomed a long way to see anything. (about 5km scale) What maps are on the card?
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,700
    Does the SD card work in another device (can your computer see it for example?)
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • apreading
    apreading Posts: 4,535
    The trail bundle should have OS Discoverer maps also. If only the base maps are listed then it isnt reading the OS maps from the card - has the card popped out? Have you tried taking it out, cleaning the contacts and putting it back in? Maybe the card/file have gone corrupt?
  • shortcuts
    shortcuts Posts: 366
    bowden769 wrote:
    I have an edge 800 trail bundle but no maps are working on the device, when i go too course the course show as a black line but there is no map details... It was working fine at the weekend, it hasnt been dropped of anything,

    any ideas what i can do i have tried zooming in and out but nothing just a white background

    Have a look at these links and I think you will find salvation.
    On the first link, near the beginning, is a link to 'talkytoaster' to source the maps you require free of charge. Both links mention your issue of a white background and how to fix it.
    Good luck, hope this helps.
    http://www.scarletfire.co.uk/2012/11/fo ... -edge-800/
    http://www.forgot.co.uk/edge-800/
  • bowden769
    bowden769 Posts: 143
    shortcuts wrote:
    bowden769 wrote:
    I have an edge 800 trail bundle but no maps are working on the device, when i go too course the course show as a black line but there is no map details... It was working fine at the weekend, it hasnt been dropped of anything,

    any ideas what i can do i have tried zooming in and out but nothing just a white background

    Have a look at these links and I think you will find salvation.
    On the first link, near the beginning, is a link to 'talkytoaster' to source the maps you require free of charge. Both links mention your issue of a white background and how to fix it.
    Good luck, hope this helps.
    http://www.scarletfire.co.uk/2012/11/fo ... -edge-800/
    http://www.forgot.co.uk/edge-800/

    Yes i have read about using OSM maps from TT. Always been unsure of using them for some reason :?:

    i supose if i use them mapsets from TT i dont need the discoverer ones that are included on the card. But i would like to have them back as a back up .
  • apreading
    apreading Posts: 4,535
    shortcuts wrote:
    bowden769 wrote:
    I have an edge 800 trail bundle but no maps are working on the device, when i go too course the course show as a black line but there is no map details... It was working fine at the weekend, it hasnt been dropped of anything,

    any ideas what i can do i have tried zooming in and out but nothing just a white background

    Have a look at these links and I think you will find salvation.
    On the first link, near the beginning, is a link to 'talkytoaster' to source the maps you require free of charge. Both links mention your issue of a white background and how to fix it.
    Good luck, hope this helps.
    http://www.scarletfire.co.uk/2012/11/fo ... -edge-800/
    http://www.forgot.co.uk/edge-800/

    Is it me? I couldnt find any mention of a white background on either of those...

    He doesnt need new maps, he has some already that used to work but have now dissappeared for some reason.
  • shortcuts
    shortcuts Posts: 366
    apreading wrote:
    shortcuts wrote:
    bowden769 wrote:
    I have an edge 800 trail bundle but no maps are working on the device, when i go too course the course show as a black line but there is no map details... It was working fine at the weekend, it hasnt been dropped of anything,

    any ideas what i can do i have tried zooming in and out but nothing just a white background

    Have a look at these links and I think you will find salvation.
    On the first link, near the beginning, is a link to 'talkytoaster' to source the maps you require free of charge. Both links mention your issue of a white background and how to fix it.
    Good luck, hope this helps.
    http://www.scarletfire.co.uk/2012/11/fo ... -edge-800/
    http://www.forgot.co.uk/edge-800/

    Is it me? I couldnt find any mention of a white background on either of those...

    He doesnt need new maps, he has some already that used to work but have now dissappeared for some reason.
    Sorry, should have said that you need to follow the link to talkytoaster and then the FAQ which talks about the odd background issue he has.
    I was TRYING to be helpful and whilst he MIGHT not need new maps, others may. Perhaps being fairly new to cycling and this forum I got carried away and a tad excited that I might be able to assist somebody else and if his map has disappeared he just maybe does require new and the link will assist him to acquire them at no cost. :roll:
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,700
    THe OS maps are far superior to the OSM maps (Acronym much?)

    The OSM/Talkie toaster maps are very good on the road though, better than the Garmin ones IMO
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • apreading
    apreading Posts: 4,535
    THe OS maps are superior to the OSM maps off road

    The OSM/Talkie toaster maps are superior on the road though, better than the Garmin ones or OS ones

    Corrected that - in my opinion

    The OS maps are rubbish when they zoom in at a turning point because the detail is not there and they go all blurry (i.e. next to useless).
  • bowden769
    bowden769 Posts: 143
    thanks for all replies i have manged to download the OSM Maps - went for a little ride and WOW they are so much better than what i was using before so much detai!!

    Just to double check get my map settings now reads

    Enabled TT OSM British Isles
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,700
    yeah, the base map is next to useless. Don't tknow why they bother with it. That said it's really worth getting the OS maps to work (if only so you can sell the card to me ;) ).
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • bowden769
    bowden769 Posts: 143
    Do I need to have the os map. Could ring Garmin and ask them what they think
  • apreading
    apreading Posts: 4,535
    You dont need it, but you paid for it. Even if you dont want it, then you could sell it for a few quid (its expensive bought separately).
  • bowden769
    bowden769 Posts: 143
    Yes thats a good i dea but i cant find it anywhere on the card lol

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