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Garmin Connect automatically looks for software updates
and sends them to your Edge device.
2
Bring your Edge device within range (3 m) of the sensor.
3
Rotate the crank arm a few times. The Edge device prompts
you to install all pending software updates.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Getting Your FTP Estimate
The device uses your user profile information from the initial
setup to estimate your functional threshold power (FTP). For a
more accurate FTP value, you can conduct an FTP test using a
paired power meter and heart rate monitor
Test, page
14).
Select
> My Stats > FTP.
Your FTP estimate appears as a value measured in watts per
kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the
color gauge.
Purple
Blue
Green
Orange
Red
For more information, see the appendix
page
23).
Conducting an FTP Test
Before you can conduct a test to determine your functional
threshold power (FTP), you must have a paired power meter
and heart rate monitor
(Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors, page
1
Select
> My Stats > FTP > FTP Test > Ride.
2
Select
to start the timer.
After you begin your ride, the device displays each step of
the test, the target, and current power data. A message
appears when the test is complete.
3
Select
to stop the timer.
4
Select Save Ride.
Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts per
kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the
color gauge.
Automatically Calculating FTP
Before the device can calculate your functional threshold power
(FTP), you must have a paired power meter and heart rate
monitor
(Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors, page
1
Select
> My Stats > FTP > Enable Auto Calculation.
2
Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutes
outdoors.
3
After your ride, select Save Ride.
4
Select
> My Stats > FTP.
Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts per
kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the
color gauge.
14
(Conducting an FTP
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Untrained
(FTP Ratings,
13).
13).
Using Electronic Shifters
Before you can use compatible electronic shifters, such as
Shimano
Di2
™
shifters, you must pair them with your device
®
(Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors, page
optional data fields
(Customizing the Data Screens, page
The Edge device displays current adjustment values when the
sensor is in adjustment mode.
Situational Awareness
Your Edge device can be used with the Varia Vision
Varia
™
smart bike lights, and rearview radar to improve
situational awareness. See the owner's manual for your Varia
device for more information.
NOTE: You may need to update the Edge software before
pairing Varia devices
(Updating the Software, page
Using a Weight Scale
If you have an ANT+ compatible weight scale, the device can
read the data from the weight scale.
1
Select
> Sensors > Add Sensor > Weight Scale.
A message appears when the weight scale is found.
2
Stand on the scale when indicated.
NOTE: If using a body composition scale, remove shoes and
socks to ensure that all body composition parameters are
read and recorded.
3
Step off the scale when indicated.
TIP: If an error occurs, step off the scale. Step on when
indicated.
Garmin Index
™
Smart Scale Data
If you have a Garmin Index device, the most recent scale data is
stored in your Garmin Connect account. The next time you
connect the Edge device to your Garmin Connect account, the
weight data is updated in your Edge user profile.
History
History includes time, distance, calories, speed, lap data,
elevation, and optional ANT+ sensor information.
NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or
paused.
When the device memory is full, a message appears. The
device does not automatically delete or overwrite your history.
Upload your history to Garmin Connect periodically to keep track
of all your ride data.
Viewing Your Ride
1
Select
> History > Rides.
2
Select a ride.
3
Select an option.
Viewing Your Time in Each Training Zone
Before you can view your time in each training zone, you must
pair your device with a compatible heart rate monitor or power
meter, complete an activity, and save the activity.
Viewing your time in each heart rate and power zone can help
you adjust your training intensity. You can adjust your power
zones
(Setting Your Power Zones, page
zones
(Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page
goals and abilities. You can customize a data field to display
your time in training zones during your ride
Data Screens, page
17).
1
Select
> History > Rides.
2
Select a ride.
13). You can customize the
17).
™
device,
21).
13) and your heart rate
11) to match your
(Customizing the
History
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