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  • Page 1 EDGE ® Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2019 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Training Load Focus......21 Using the Strava Segment Explore About Training Effect......21 Widget..........10 Recovery Time........22 Following a Segment From Garmin Viewing Your Recovery Time..22 Connect..........10 Getting Your FTP Estimate....23 Enabling Segments......10 Conducting an FTP Test....23 Racing a Segment......
  • Page 4 Creating a Course from a Recent Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor..39 Ride............ 30 Setting Your Heart Rate Zones..40 Following a Course From Garmin About Heart Rate Zones....40 Connect..........30 Fitness Goals......... 40 Tips for Riding a Course....30 Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data..
  • Page 5 Sending Your Ride to Garmin Exiting Extended Display Mode..56 Connect..........47 Device Information......57 Data Recording........47 Data Management........ 48 Product Updates........57 Connecting the Device to Your Updating the Software Using the Computer........... 48 Garmin Connect App......57 Transferring Files to Your Device..
  • Page 6 Wheel Size and Circumference.... 70 Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Hold to turn the device on and off and lock the touchscreen. Select to mark a new lap. Select to start and stop the activity timer. Charge using an Edge external battery pack accessory. Electrical contacts NOTE: Go to www.buy.garmin.com to purchase optional accessories. Introduction...

  • Page 8: Home Screen Overview

    Home Screen Overview The home screen gives you quick access to all the features of the Edge device. Select to go for a ride. Use the arrows to change your activity profile. Navigation Select to mark a location, search for locations, and create or navigate a course. Training Select to access your segments, workouts, and other training options.

  • Page 9: Locking The Touchscreen

    3 Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect account: • If this is the first device you have paired with the Garmin Connect app, follow the on-screen instructions. • If you have already paired another device with the Garmin Connect app, from the menu, select Garmin Devices >...

  • Page 10: About The Battery

    4 Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet. When you connect the device to a power source, the device turns on. 5 Charge the device completely. After you charge the device, close the weather cap. About the Battery WARNING This device contains a lithium-ion battery.

  • Page 11: Installing The Standard Mount

    Installing the Standard Mount For the best GPS reception, position the bike mount so the front of the device is oriented toward the sky. You can install the bike mount on the stem or the handlebars. 1 Select a secure location to mount the device where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your bike. 2 Place the rubber disk on the back of the bike mount.

  • Page 12: Installing The Out-Front Mount

    • If the handlebar diameter is 31.8 mm, use the thinner pad. 4 Place the handlebar connector around the rubber pad. 5 Replace and tighten the screw. NOTE: Garmin ® recommends tightening the screw so the mount is secure, with a maximum torque specification of 7 lbf-in.

  • Page 13: Installing The Mountain Bike Mount

    NOTE: Garmin recommends tightening the screw so the mount arm is secure, with a maximum torque specification of 20 lbf-in. (2.26 N-m). You should check the tightness of the screw periodically.

  • Page 14: Acquiring Satellite Signals

    The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the GPS position. TIP: For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. 1 Go outdoors to an open area.

  • Page 15: Training

    8 Select to stop the activity timer. TIP: Before you save this ride and share it on your Garmin Connect account, you can change the ride type. Accurate ride type data is important for creating bike friendly courses. 9 Select Save Ride.

  • Page 16: Strava™ Segments

    Follow Strava segments to compare your performance with your past rides, friends, and pros who have ridden the same segment. To sign up for a Strava membership, go to the segments widget in your Garmin Connect account. For more information, go to www.strava.com.

  • Page 17: Racing A Segment

    You can upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account to view your segment position. NOTE: If your Garmin Connect account and Strava account are linked, your activity is automatically sent to your Strava account so you can review the segment position.

  • Page 18: Deleting A Segment

    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.

  • Page 19: Following A Workout From Garmin Connect

    2 Select one or more workouts. 3 Select Training Plans You can set up a training plan in your Garmin Connect account and send the training plan workouts to your device. All scheduled workouts sent to the device appear in the training calendar. Training...

  • Page 20: Using Garmin Connect Training Plans

    Using Garmin Connect Training Plans Before you can download and use a training plan from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 47). You can browse Garmin Connect to find a training plan, and schedule workouts and courses.

  • Page 21: Training Indoors

    Training Indoors The device includes an indoor activity profile where GPS is turned off. When GPS is turned off, speed and distance are not available unless you have a compatible sensor or indoor trainer that sends speed and distance data to the device. Pairing Your ANT+ Indoor Trainer ®...

  • Page 22: Setting A Training Target

    Swipe down from the top of the screen, and on the controls widget, select Cancel Target. My Stats The Edge 840 device can track your personal statistics and calculate performance measurements. Performance measurements require a compatible heart rate monitor or power meter.

  • Page 23: Performance Measurements

    FTP. For a more accurate rating, you can conduct a guided test. HRV stress test: The HRV (heart rate variability) stress test requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. The device records your heart rate variability while standing still for 3 minutes. It provides your overall stress level.

  • Page 24: Training Status

    VO2 max. estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat. You can use your Garmin device paired with a compatible heart rate monitor and power meter to display your cycling VO2 max. estimate.

  • Page 25: Getting Your Vo2 Max. Estimate

    Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate Before you can view your VO2 max. estimate, you must put on the heart rate monitor, install the power meter, and pair them with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 43). If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the device and sensor are already paired.

  • Page 26: Heat And Altitude Performance Acclimation

    VO2 max. decline while exposed to high altitudes. Your Edge 840 device provides acclimation notifications and corrections to your VO2 max. estimate and training status when the temperature is above 22ºC (72ºF) and when the altitude is above 800 m (2625 ft.).

  • Page 27: Training Load Focus

    (Training Load Focus, page 21). Each feedback phrase, for example, "Highly Impacting VO2 Max." has a corresponding description in your Garmin Connect activity details. Aerobic Training Effect uses your heart rate to measure how the accumulated intensity of an exercise affects your aerobic fitness and indicates if the workout had a maintaining or improving effect on your fitness level.

  • Page 28: Recovery Time

    Recovery Time You can use your Garmin device with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to display how much time remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next hard workout. NOTE: The recovery time recommendation uses your VO2 max. estimate and may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance.

  • Page 29: Getting Your Ftp Estimate

    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 (Conducting an FTP Test, page 23).

  • Page 30: Automatically Calculating Ftp

    Knowing your stress score can help you decide if your body is ready for a tough workout or yoga. TIP: Garmin recommends that you measure your stress score at approximately the same time and under the same conditions every day.

  • Page 31: Pausing Your Training Status

    • From your Edge device, select > My Stats > Training Status > > Pause Training Status. • From your Garmin Connect settings, select Performance Stats > Training Status > > Pause Training Status. TIP: You should sync your device with your Garmin Connect account.

  • Page 32: Navigation

    Navigation Navigation features and settings also apply to navigating courses (Courses, page 28) and segments (Segments, page 9). • Locations and finding places (Locations, page 26) • Planning a course (Courses, page 28) • Route settings (Route Settings, page 33) • Map settings (Map Settings, page 32) Locations You can record and store locations in the device.

  • Page 33: Navigating To A Location

    Navigating to a Location 1 Select Navigation. 2 Select an option: • Select MTB Trail Navigation to navigate to a mountain bike trail network. • Select Browse Map to navigate to a location on the map. • Select Search to navigate to a point of interest, city, address, intersection, or known coordinates. TIP: You can select to narrow your search area.

  • Page 34: Editing Locations

    6 Select Courses You can send a course from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After it is saved to your device, you can navigate the course on your device. You can also create a custom course on your device.

  • Page 35: Planning And Riding A Course

    Planning and Riding a Course You can create and ride a custom course. A course is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to your final destination. 1 Select Navigation > Courses > Course Creator > Add First Location. 2 Select an option: •...

  • Page 36: Creating A Course From A Recent Ride

    3 Select > Save Ride as Course. 4 Enter a name for the course, and select Following a Course From Garmin Connect Before you can download a course from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 47).

  • Page 37: Displaying A Course On The Map

    Displaying a Course on the Map For each course saved to your device, you can customize how it appears on the map. For example, you can set your commute course to always display on the map in yellow. You can have an alternate course display in green.

  • Page 38: Deleting A Course

    Deleting a Course 1 Select Navigation > Courses > Saved Courses. 2 Select a course. 3 Select > Trailforks Routes With the Trailforks app, you can save your favorite trail routes or browse for routes nearby. You can download Trailforks mountain bike trail routes to your Edge device. Downloaded routes appear in the saved courses list. To sign up for a Trailforks membership, go to www.trailforks.com.

  • Page 39: Route Settings

    Activity uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends your activity to Garmin Connect as soon as you finish recording the activity. Assistance: Allows you to send an automated text message with your name and GPS location to your emergency contacts using the Garmin Connect app.

  • Page 40: Incident Detection And Assistance Features

    Before you can enable incident detection on your device, you must set up emergency contact information in the Garmin Connect app. Your paired smartphone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network coverage where data is available. Your emergency contacts must be able to receive text messages (standard text messaging rates may apply).

  • Page 41: Turning Incident Detection On And Off

    2 Select Incident Detected > I'm Okay. A message is sent to all emergency contacts. Turning On LiveTrack Before you can start your first LiveTrack session, you must set up contacts in the Garmin Connect app. 1 Select > Safety & Tracking > LiveTrack.

  • Page 42: Starting A Grouptrack Session

    Starting a GroupTrack Session Before you can start a GroupTrack session, you must have a smartphone with the Garmin Connect app paired to your device (Pairing Your Smartphone, page 3). During a ride, you can see the riders in your GroupTrack session on the map.

  • Page 43: Setting The Bike Alarm

    If the device detects motion, it sounds an alarm and sends an alert to your connected smartphone. Playing Audio Prompts on Your Smartphone Before you can set up audio prompts, you must have a smartphone with the Garmin Connect app paired to your Edge device.

  • Page 44: Wi-Fi Settings

    Auto Upload: Allows you to upload activities automatically over a known wireless network. Add Network: Connects your device to a wireless network. Wireless Sensors Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ or Bluetooth sensors. For more information about compatibility and purchasing optional sensors, go to buy.garmin.com. Wireless Sensors...

  • Page 45: Putting On The Heart Rate Monitor

    1 Snap the heart rate monitor module onto the strap. The Garmin logos on the module and the strap should be right-side up. 2 Wet the electrodes and the contact patches on the back of the strap to create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter.

  • Page 46: Setting Your Heart Rate Zones

    Setting Your Heart Rate Zones The device uses your user profile information from the initial setup to determine your heart rate zones. You can manually adjust the heart rate zones according to your fitness goals (Fitness Goals, page 40). For the most accurate calorie data during your activity, you should set your maximum heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart rate zones.

  • Page 47: Installing The Speed Sensor

    NOTE: If you do not have this sensor, you can skip this task. TIP: Garmin recommends you secure your bike on a stand while installing the sensor. 1 Place and hold the speed sensor on top of the wheel hub.

  • Page 48: Installing The Cadence Sensor

    Installing the Cadence Sensor NOTE: If you do not have this sensor, you can skip this task. TIP: Garmin recommends you secure your bike on a stand while installing the sensor. 1 Select the band size that fits your crank arm securely.

  • Page 49: Pairing Your Wireless Sensors

    The values for the zones are default values and may not match your personal abilities. You can manually adjust your zones on the device or using Garmin Connect. If you know your functional threshold power (FTP) value, you can enter it and allow the software to calculate your power zones automatically.

  • Page 50: Pedal-Based Power

    (Adding a Data Screen, page 51). NOTE: The two data fields at the bottom of the screen can be customized. You can send the ride to the Garmin Connect app to view additional cycling dynamics data (Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect, page 47).

  • Page 51: Updating The Rally Software Using The Edge Device

    You can customize the optional data fields (Adding a Data Screen, page 51). The Edge 840 device displays current adjustment values when the sensor is in adjustment mode. Using an eBike Before you can use a compatible eBike, such as a Shimano STEPS ™...

  • Page 52: Using The Inreach Remote

    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 >...

  • Page 53: Deleting Data Totals

    Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect • Sync your Edge device with the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone. • Use the USB cable that came with your Edge device to send ride data to your Garmin Connect account on your computer.

  • Page 54: Data Management

    If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.

  • Page 55: Customizing Your Device

    Connect IQ Downloadable Features You can add Connect IQ features to your device from Garmin and other providers using the Connect IQ app. Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present sensor, activity, and history data in new ways.

  • Page 56: Updating Your Activity Profile

    Updating Your Activity Profile You can customize ten activity profiles. You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular activity or trip. 1 Select > Activity Profiles. 2 Select an option: • Select a profile. • Select Create New to add or copy a profile. 3 If necessary, edit the name and color for the profile.

  • Page 57: Adding A Data Screen

    Adding a Data Screen 1 Select > Activity Profiles. 2 Select a profile. 3 Select Data Screens > Add New > Data Screen. 4 Select a category, and select one or more data fields. 5 Select 6 Select an option. •...

  • Page 58: Setting Range Alerts

    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.

  • Page 59: Auto Lap

    Auto Lap Marking Laps by Position You can use the Auto Lap feature to mark the lap at a specific position automatically. This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of a ride (for example, a long climb or training sprints). During courses, you can use the By Position option to trigger laps at all of the lap positions saved in the course.

  • Page 60: Using Auto Pause

    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.

  • Page 61: Phone Settings

    Pair Smartphone: Connects your device with a compatible Bluetooth enabled smartphone. This setting allows you to use Bluetooth connected features, including LiveTrack and activity uploads to Garmin Connect. Sync Now: Allows you to sync your device with your compatible smartphone.

  • Page 62: Data Recording Settings

    Setting Up Extended Display Mode You can use your Edge 840 device as an extended display to view data screens from a compatible Garmin multisport watch. For example, you can pair a compatible Forerunner device to display its data screens on your Edge device during a triathlon.

  • Page 63: Device Information

    From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF) Wireless frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz @ 16.4 dBm nominal Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7 The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. Device Information...

  • Page 64: Hrm-Dual™ Specifications

    After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely. The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 10 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. Device Information...

  • Page 65: Caring For The Heart Rate Monitor

    A build up of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease the ability of the heart rate monitor to report accurate data. • Go to www.garmin.com/HRMcare for detailed washing instructions. • Rinse the strap after every use. • Machine wash the strap after every seven uses.

  • Page 66: Replacing The Speed Sensor Battery

    Replacing the Speed Sensor Battery The device uses one CR2032 battery. The LED flashes red to indicate a low battery level after two revolutions. 1 Locate the circular battery cover on the front of the sensor. 2 Twist the cover counter-clockwise until the cover is loose enough to remove. 3 Remove the cover and the battery 4 Wait 30 seconds.

  • Page 67: Replacing The Cadence Sensor Battery

    Replacing the Cadence Sensor Battery The device uses one CR2032 battery. The LED flashes red to indicate a low battery level after two revolutions. 1 Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the sensor. 2 Twist the cover counter-clockwise until the marker points to unlocked and the cover is loose enough to remove.

  • Page 68: Maximizing Battery Life

    • Remove your device from the Garmin Connect app and the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone to retry the pairing process. • If you bought a new smartphone, remove your device from the Garmin Connect app on the smartphone you intend to stop using.

  • Page 69: My Device Is In The Wrong Language

    NOTE: Use Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) replacement bands only. Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. Getting More Information • Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates. • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 70: Appendix

    Appendix Data Fields Some data fields require optional accessories to display data. %FTP: The current power output as a percentage of functional threshold power. %Heart Rate Reserve: The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate). %Max Heart Rate: The percentage of maximum heart rate.
  • Page 71 Cadence Bars: A bar graph showing your current, average, and maximum cycling cadence values for the current activity. Cadence Graph: A line graph showing your cycling cadence values for the current activity. Calories: The amount of total calories burned. Calories to Go: During a workout, the remaining calories when you are using a calorie target. Course Pt.
  • Page 72 Heart Rate to Go: During a workout, the amount you are above or below the heart rate target. Heart Rate Zone: The current range of your heart rate (1 to 5). The default zones are based on your user profile and maximum heart rate (220 minus your age).
  • Page 73 Odometer: A running tally of distance traveled for all trips. This total does not clear when resetting the trip data. Pedal Smoothness: The measurement of how evenly a rider is applying force to the pedals throughout each pedal stroke. Performance Condition: The performance condition score is a real-time assessment of your ability to perform. Platform Center Offset: The platform center offset.

  • Page 74: Vo2 Max. Standard Ratings

    TSS: The Training Stress Score for the current activity. ™ VAM: The average ascent velocity for the current activity. Watts/kg: The amount of power output in watts per kilogram. Workout Comparison: A graph comparing your current effort to the workout target. Workout Step: During a workout, the current step out of the total number of steps.

  • Page 75: Ftp Ratings

    FTP Ratings These tables include classifications for functional threshold power (FTP) estimates by gender. Males Watts per Kilogram (W/kg) Superior 5.05 and greater Excellent From 3.93 to 5.04 Good From 2.79 to 3.92 Fair From 2.23 to 2.78 Untrained Less than 2.23 Females Watts per Kilogram (W/kg) Superior...
  • Page 76 Wheel Size and Circumference Your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference in the speed sensor settings. The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a comprehensive list. You can also measure the circumference of your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the internet.
  • Page 77 Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm) 20 × 1.75 1515 20 × 1-3/8 1615 22 × 1-3/8 1770 22 × 1-1/2 1785 24 × 1 1753 24 × 3/4 Tubular 1785 24 × 1-1/8 1795 24 × 1.75 1890 24 × 1-1/4 1905 24 ×...
  • Page 78 Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm) 29 x 2.2 2298 29 x 2.3 2326 650 x 20C 1938 650 x 23C 1944 650 × 35A 2090 650 × 38B 2105 650 × 38A 2125 700 × 18C 2070 700 × 19C 2080 700 ×...
  • Page 80 August 2022 GUID-E907C1CF-6838-46D3-9F29-C1522BCEA3BC v7...

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