stevec176 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 I have had the Garmin Camper 780 since Xmas and it's taking some getting used to but I have a particular query I can't find an answer to in the manual or on line so would be grateful for assistance please. After putting in a location I then look at the route map and there are lots of white discs bordered in red, my question is what do they mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casimir Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 I have recently purchased a Garmin Camper 780. After entering a destination I have been unable to reproduce "lots of white discs bordered in red".that you have described. If you let me have your start and end point and I will try to replicate your route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Are they POI's? Try hiding all the sets of POI's. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 The route is from Aberfoyle to Edinburgh. The only POI'S I can see are for parking and fuel stations but I can't turn them off to check. Have tried to upload a jpg @ 350kb but it wouldn't upload so will try again later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 stevec176 - 2022-06-21 2:24 PM Have tried to upload a jpg @ 350kb but it wouldn't upload so will try again later. File size needs to be below 100kb or PM me and I can reduce and upload up to 200kb. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 Yes, thanks Keith, stupid me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 They look very much like POI's to me. If you zoom in do they have any detail showing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 No, nothing at all. I agree they must be POI but the problem is they don't identify anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecal Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Are you sure they are not limited traffic/speed zones ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Steve, Try this... https://support.garmin.com/en-GB/?faq=BCnvnxd6b48flI1RIhjop8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 Onecal, unfortunately that's the problem, I have no idea what they mean. I've gone through the on line manual and although it lists and displays various icons it doesn't show the white discs. Keith, I'll work through your links later, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 Tried the links Keith but there's nothing that would display the discs. I've tried contacting Garmin but no reply yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 stevec176 - 2022-06-22 10:34 AM Tried the links Keith but there's nothing that would display the discs. I've tried contacting Garmin but no reply yet. When you say you've tried contacting Garmin but had no reply I assume you've emailed them? Phone them direct on; Gen enquiries 0123 8052 4000 or Tech Help Freephone 0808 238 0000 Thats what I did when I had a problem with a 760 model and had the problem solved in a couple of minutes. Have the model and serial number ready before you phone them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtravel Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Probably.stretches of rooads (for whatevere reason) closed to traffic. Quite common in Google Maps. Have you imported the itinerary.from there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 The Garmin is connected through my phone to get traffic updates but if I do the same route on my phone there are no white discs displayed. I think it probably is indicating road problems but would be helpful to know what problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtravel Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 stevec176 - 2022-06-22 7:40 PM The Garmin is connected through my phone to get traffic updates but if I do the same route on my phone there are no white discs displayed. I think it probably is indicating road problems but would be helpful to know what problem. 1. Have you tried to use the navigator without connecting it to the phone ? 2. Have you tried to create the same path on the navigator alone ? If so, do you always have red and white stickers on the route ? Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 Hi Max, Thanks, should have tried that before. If not connected to phone then no discs and when connected discs, but more than shown on phone. At least now I can assume they are indications of road problems just not sure what type. As I prefer traffic updates while driving I'm just going to have live with them or start using my phone too. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboyprowler Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Possibly also weight limit areas? I just contacted Garmin myself with a 760 problem. Very helpful and problem quickly sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtravel Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 stevec176 - 2022-06-23 11:18 PM Hi Max, Thanks, should have tried that before. If not connected to phone then no discs and when connected discs, but more than shown on phone. At least now I can assume they are indications of road problems just not sure what type. As I prefer traffic updates while driving I'm just going to have live with them or start using my phone too. Thanks. I remembered when I was a computer technician: first rule try to isolate the problem. I don't know your satnav, I have a simple Nuvi 2545LMT but it included the traffic antenna. Abandoned by my died TomTom, when I bought it I was in England (Warwick area). So I believe it is an option available in the UK. In any case available as a Garmin accessory. It is a kit consisting of antenna with jack plug and power cable with socket for the same (a few pounds). It receives the coded traffic information that some local FM radios broadcast. Problems and warnings appear on the display as you approach the impacted area. For example in Germany and France they are quite common, less in Italy and Spain but there are some. Alternatively, it is possible to make a paid subscription. It works quite well. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 My previous Garmin had an external aerial with a built in receiver in the power cable but unfortunately this model doesn't so looks like I'm stuck with Google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtravel Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 stevec176 - 2022-06-24 6:21 PM My previous Garmin had an external aerial with a built in receiver in the power cable but unfortunately this model doesn't so looks like I'm stuck with Google. It should be compatible with you satnav. Android and IOS, did you try the "Garmin Drive" App ? Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 flyboyprowler - 2022-06-24 9:39 AM I just contacted Garmin myself with a 760 problem. Very helpful and problem quickly sorted. Yes I had the same experience with Garmin who sorted it in seconds. I posted the phone numbers for the op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 Have received a reply from Garmin to my email and they've asked for further info so doesn't look to be a standard problem, will just have to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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