Training; Going For A Ride; Alerts; Setting Range Alerts - Garmin EDGE 810 Owner's Manual

1
Go outdoors to an open area.
The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.
2 From the home screen, select RIDE.
3
Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.
TIP: Do not begin moving until the timer page appears
(Going for a Ride, page

Training

Going for a Ride

Before you can record speed and distance, you must locate
satellite signals (Acquiring Satellite Signals, page
device with an optional ANT+ sensor.
NOTE: History is recorded only while the timer is running.
1
From the home screen, select RIDE.
2
Wait while the device locates satellites.
3
Select to start the timer.
4
Swipe the screen for additional data pages.
5
If necessary, tap the screen to view the timer overlay.
6
Select to stop the timer.
7
Select Save.

Alerts

You can use alerts to train toward specific time, distance,
calorie, heart rate, cadence, and power goals. Alert settings are
saved with your activity profile.

Setting Range Alerts

If you have an optional heart rate monitor, cadence sensor, or
power meter, you can set up range alerts. A range alert notifies
you when the device measurement is above or below a
specified range of values. For example, you can set the device
to alert you when your cadence is below 40 RPM and over
90 RPM. You can also use a training zone
page 6) for the range alert.
1
Select > Activity Profiles.
2
Select a profile.
3
Select Alerts.
4
Select Heart Rate, Cadence, or Power.
5
If necessary, turn on the alert.
6
Enter the minimum and maximum values, or select zones.
7
If necessary, select .
Each time you exceed or drop below the specified range, a
message appears. The device also beeps if audible tones are
turned on (Setting the Device Tones, page
Training
3).
2) or pair your
(Training Zones,
15).

Setting a Recurring Alert

A recurring alert notifies you every time the device records a
specified value or interval. For example, you can set the device
to alert you every 30 minutes.
1
From the home screen, select
2
Select an activity profile.
3
Select Alerts.
4
Select Time, Distance, or Calorie.
5
Turn on the alert.
6
Enter a value.
7
Select .
Each time you reach the alert value, a message appears. The
device also beeps if audible tones are turned on
Device Tones, page 15).

Workouts

You can create custom workouts that include goals for each
workout step and for varied distances, times, and calories. You
can create workouts using Garmin Connect, and transfer them
to your device. You can also create and save a workout directly
on your device.
You can schedule workouts using Garmin Connect. You can
plan workouts in advance and store them on your device.

Following a Workout From the Web

Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect, you
must have a Garmin Connect account
page 9).
1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
2
Go to www.garminconnect.com/workouts.
3 Create a new workout.
4
Select Send to Device.
5 Disconnect the device, and turn it on.
6
Select > Workouts.
7 Select the workout.
8
Select Do Workout.

Creating a Workout

1
From the home screen, select
A new workout appears. The first step is open by default, and
it can be used as a warmup step.
2
Select Name, and enter a workout name.
3 Select Add New Step.
4
Select a step, and select Edit Step.
5 Select Duration to specify how the step is measured.
For example, select Distance to end the step after a specific
distance.
If you select Open, you can select
step.
6
If necessary, enter a value in the field below Duration.
7
Select Target to choose your goal during the step.
For example, select Heart Rate to maintain a consistent heart
rate during the step.
8
If necessary, select a target zone or enter a custom range.
For example, you can select a heart rate zone. Each time you
exceed or drop below the specified heart rate, the device
beeps and displays a message.
9
If necessary, select in the Rest Lap field.
During a rest lap, the timer continues to run and data is
recorded.
10 Select to save the step.
> Activity Profiles.
(Setting the
(Garmin Connect,
> Workouts > .
at anytime to end the
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