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Edge
820
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Owner's Manual
July 2016
190-02077-00_0A

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  • Page 1 Edge ® Owner’s Manual July 2016 190-02077-00_0A...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Creating and Riding a Round-Trip Course ......7 Tips for Training with Courses ..........7 Viewing Course Details ............7 Introduction..............1 Displaying a Course on the Map ........8 Getting Started ................1 Stopping a Course ..............8 Charging the Device ..............
  • Page 4 Data Recording ................. 15 Radio Frequency Exposure ............23 Data Management ..............15 Index................24 Connecting the Device to Your Computer ......15 Transferring Files to Your Device ........15 Deleting Files ............... 15 Disconnecting the USB Cable ..........15 Customizing Your Device ..........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Select a secure location to mount the device where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your bike. WARNING Place the rubber disk on the back of the bike mount. À See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the The rubber tabs align with the back of the bike mount so it product box for product warnings and other important stays in place.

  • Page 6: Releasing The Edge

    Press down slightly and turn the Edge device clockwise until it locks into place. The connections screen appears. A flashing icon means the Releasing the Edge device is searching. Turn the Edge clockwise to unlock the device. Home Screen Overview Lift the Edge off the mount.

  • Page 7: Training

    Wait while the device locates satellites. NOTE: When you download a course from your Garmin Connect account, all segments in the course are downloaded It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals. automatically. Racing a segment: You can race a segment, trying to match or Training exceed your personal record or other cyclists who have ridden the segment.

  • Page 8: Segment Options

    Select a segment. • Select Repeat to repeat a step one or more times. For example, you can repeat a 5-mile step ten times. Select an option: • Select Repeat Until to repeat a step for a specific • Select Map to view the segment on the map. duration.

  • Page 9: Interval Workouts

    You can browse Garmin Connect to find a training plan, The trainer increases or decreases resistance based on the schedule workouts and courses, and download the plan to your elevation information in the course or ride. device. Swipe to view the trainer screen. Connect the device to your computer.

  • Page 10: Personal Records

    Personal Records Location information appears at the top of the map. Select the location information. When you complete a ride, the device displays any new personal records you achieved during that ride. Personal Select > records include your fastest time over a standard distance, Navigating to a Location longest ride, and most ascent gained during a ride.

  • Page 11: Editing Locations

    Editing Locations Following a Course From the Web Select Navigation > Saved Locations. Before you can download a course from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, Select a location. page 15). Select the information bar at the top of the screen. Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

  • Page 12: Displaying A Course On The Map

    Map Settings • Select Map to view the course on the map. • Select Elevation to view an elevation plot of the course. Select > Settings > Activity Profiles, select a profile, and select Navigation > Map. • Select Laps to select a lap and view additional information about each lap.

  • Page 13: Playing Audio Alerts During Your Activity

    These instructions are for starting a GroupTrack session with You can transfer courses, segments, and workouts wirelessly Edge 820 devices. If riders in your group have other Edge from one compatible Edge device to another using Bluetooth models, you can see them on the map. The other Edge models technology.

  • Page 14: Setting Up Incident Detection

    ANT+ Sensors automated text message and email with your name and GPS location to your emergency contacts. Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ sensors. For more A message appears on your device and paired smartphone information about compatibility and purchasing optional sensors, indicating your contacts will be informed after 30 seconds have go to http://buy.garmin.com.

  • Page 15: About Vo2 Max. Estimates

    Go for a ride. • During your 20 minute ride, maintain a fairly constant power output. Within the first several minutes of your ride, a recovery check appears, showing your real-time state of recovery. • Avoid rolling terrain. After your ride, select Save Ride. •...

  • Page 16: Tips For Erratic Heart Rate Data

    centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. The default maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age. Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.

  • Page 17: Setting Your Power Zones

    Setting Your Power Zones If necessary, hold a data field to change it (Customizing à the Data Screens, page 16). The values for the zones are default values and may not match your personal abilities. You can manually adjust your zones on NOTE: The two data fields at the bottom of the screen can be the device or using Garmin Connect.

  • Page 18: Conducting An Ftp Test

    History For more information, see the appendix (FTP Ratings, page 22). History includes time, distance, calories, speed, lap data, Conducting an FTP Test elevation, and optional ANT+ sensor information. Before you can conduct a test to determine your functional NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or threshold power (FTP), you must have a paired power meter paused.

  • Page 19: Garmin Connect

    Garmin Connect Data Recording You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin The device uses smart recording. It records key points where Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and you change direction, speed, or heart rate. encourage each other.

  • Page 20: Customizing Your Device

    Customizing Your Device TIP: After a ride that is not typical, you can manually update the ride type. Accurate ride type data is important for creating bike friendly courses. Connect IQ Downloadable Features • Select GPS Mode to turn off GPS (Training Indoors, You can add Connect IQ features to your device from Garmin page...

  • Page 21: Setting A Recurring Alert

    Select Heart Rate Alert, Cadence Alert, or Power Alert. includes stop lights or other places where you need to slow down or stop. If necessary, turn on the alert. NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or Select the minimum and maximum values, or select zones.

  • Page 22: System Settings

    Device Information System Settings Select > Settings > System. Specifications • Display Settings (Display Settings, page • Data Recording Settings (Data Recording Settings, Edge Specifications page Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery • Unit Settings (Changing the Units of Measure, page Battery life 12 hr., typical usage •...

  • Page 23: Caring For The Heart Rate Monitor

    Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor Remove the cover and the battery Á NOTICE TIP: You can use a piece of tape or a magnet to remove  the battery from the cover. You must unsnap and remove the module before washing the strap.

  • Page 24: Improving Gps Satellite Reception

    Improving GPS Satellite Reception • Data uploads to Garmin Connect • Map, chart, or course updates • Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account: ◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable Getting More Information and the Garmin Express application.
  • Page 25 Front Gear: The front bike gear from a gear position sensor. Power - %FTP: The current power output as a percentage of functional threshold power. Gear Battery: The battery status of a gear position sensor. Power - 10s Avg.: The 10-second moving average of power Gear Combo: The current gear combination from a gear output.

  • Page 26: Excellent

    Speed - Last Lap: The average speed for the last completed VS - 30s Avg.: The 30-second moving average of vertical lap. speed. Speed - Max.: The top speed for the current activity. Workout Step: During a workout, the current step out of the total number of steps.

  • Page 27: Wheel Size And Circumference

    Females Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79 Fair 36.1 34.4 30.1 27.5 25.9 Poor 0–40 <36.1 <34.4 <33 <30.1 <27.5 <25.9 Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute. For more information, go to www.CooperInstitute.org. Wheel Size and Circumference Wheel Size L (mm) 700 ×...
  • Page 28 Index GroupTrack 9 screen 18 locking 2 segments 3, 4 heart rate deleting 4 accessories 10, 12, 20 alerts 16 settings 2, 13, 15–18 addresses, finding 6 monitor 10–12, 19 device 18 alerts 16, 17 zones 11, 14, 22 sleep mode 17 altimeter, calibrating 20 history 3, 14 smart recording 15 ANT+ sensors 2, 10, 12, 14 deleting 14 smartphone 2, 8, 16, 17 fitness equipment 5...
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