Using Auto Pause; Using Auto Sleep; Using Auto Scroll; Starting The Timer Automatically - Garmin Edge 820 Owner's Manual

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Using Auto Pause

You can use the Auto Pause feature to pause the timer
automatically when you stop moving or when your speed drops
below a specified value. This feature is helpful if your ride
includes stop lights or other places where you need to slow
down or stop.
NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or
paused.
1
Select
> Settings > Activity Profiles.
2
Select a profile.
3
Select Auto Features > Auto Pause.
4
Select an option:
• Select When Stopped to pause the timer automatically
when you stop moving.
• Select Custom Speed to pause the timer automatically
when your speed drops below a specified value.
5
If necessary, customize optional time data fields
(Customizing the Data Screens, page

Using Auto Sleep

You can use the Auto Sleep feature to automatically enter sleep
mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. During sleep mode, the
screen is turned off and the ANT+ sensors, Bluetooth, and GPS
are disconnected.
Wi‑Fi continues to run while the device is asleep.
1
Select
> Settings > Activity Profiles.
2
Select a profile.
3
Select Auto Features > Auto Sleep.

Using Auto Scroll

You can use the Auto Scroll feature to automatically cycle
through all of the training data screens while the timer is
running.
1
Select
> Settings > Activity Profiles.
2
Select a profile.
3
Select Auto Features > Auto Scroll.
4
Select a display speed.

Starting the Timer Automatically

This feature automatically detects when your device has
acquired satellites and is moving. It starts the activity timer or
reminds you to start the activity timer so you can record your
ride data.
1
Select
> Settings > Activity Profiles.
2
Select a profile.
3
Select Timer Start Mode.
4
Select an option:
• Select Manual, and select
• Select Prompted to display a visual reminder when you
reach the start notice speed.
• Select Auto to start the activity timer automatically when
you reach the start speed.

Bluetooth Settings

Select
> Settings > Phone.
Enable: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology.
NOTE: Other Bluetooth settings appear only when Bluetooth
wireless technology is enabled.
Friendly Name: Allows you to enter a friendly name that
identifies your devices with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Pair Smartphone: Connects your device with a compatible
Bluetooth enabled smartphone. This setting allows you to use
18
17).
to start the activity timer.
Bluetooth connected features, including LiveTrack and
activity uploads to Garmin Connect.
Call and Text Alerts: Allows you to enable phone notifications
from your compatible smartphone.
Missed Calls and Texts: Displays missed phone notifications
from your compatible smartphone.

System Settings

Select
> Settings > System.

• Display Settings

(Display Settings, page

• Data Recording Settings

page
18)
• Unit Settings
(Changing the Units of Measure, page
• Tone Settings

(Turning the Device Tones On and Off,

page
18)
• Language Settings

(Changing the Device Language,

page
18)
Display Settings
Select
> Settings > System > Display.
Brightness: Sets the backlight brightness.
Backlight Timeout: Sets the length of time before the backlight
turns off.
Color Mode: Sets the device to display day or night colors. You
can select the Auto option to allow the device to set day or
night colors automatically based on the time of day.
Screen Capture: Allows you to save the image of the device
screen.
Data Recording Settings
Select
> Settings > System > Data Recording.
Recording Interval: Controls how the device records activity
data. The Smart option records key points where you change
direction, speed, or heart rate. The 1 Sec option records
points every second. It creates a very detailed record of your
activity and increases the size of the stored activity file.
Cadence Averaging: Controls whether the device includes zero
values for cadence data that occur when you are not
pedaling
(Data Averaging for Cadence or Power, page
Power Averaging: Controls whether the device includes zero
values for power data that occur when you are not pedaling
(Data Averaging for Cadence or Power, page

Changing the Units of Measure

You can customize units of measure for distance and speed,
elevation, temperature, weight, position format, and time format.
1
Select
> Settings > System > Units.
2
Select a measurement type.
3
Select a unit of measure for the setting.
Turning the Device Tones On and Off
Select
> Settings > System > Tones.
Changing the Device Language
Select
> Settings > System > Language.

Changing the Configuration Settings

You can modify all of the settings you configured in the initial
setup.
1
Select
> Settings > System > Device Reset > Initial
Setup.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Time Zones

Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites or sync
with your smartphone, the device automatically detects your
time zone and the current time of day.
18)
(Data Recording Settings,
12).
Customizing Your Device
18)
12).

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