Troubleshooting - Garmin EDGE 830 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Resetting the Device
If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it. This
does not erase any of your data or settings.
Hold for 10 seconds.
The device resets and turns on.
Restoring the Default Settings
You can restore the default configuration settings and activity
profiles. This will not remove your history or activity data, such
as rides, workouts, and courses.
Select > System > Device Reset > Reset Default
Settings > .
Clearing User Data and Settings
You can clear all user data and restore the device to its initial
setup. This removes your history and data, such as rides,
workouts, and courses, and resets the device settings and
activity profiles. This will not remove any files you added to the
device from your computer.
Select > System > Device Reset > Delete Data and
Reset Settings > .
Maximizing Battery Life
• Turn on Battery Save Mode
Mode, page 24).
• Decrease the backlight brightness
page 21) or shorten the backlight timeout
page 21).
• Select the Smart recording interval
page 21).
• Turn on the Auto Sleep feature
• Turn off the Bluetooth wireless feature
page 21).
• Select the GPS setting (Changing the Satellite Setting,
page 21).
• Remove wireless sensors that you no longer use.
Turning On Battery Save Mode
Battery save mode adjusts the settings automatically to extend
the battery life for longer rides. During an activity, the screen
turns off. You can enable automatic alerts and tap the screen to
wake it up. Battery save mode records GPS track points and
sensor data less frequently. Speed, distance, and track data
accuracy are reduced.
NOTE: History is recorded in battery save mode when the timer
is running.
1
Select > Battery Save Mode > Enable.
2
Select the alerts that wake up the screen during an activity.
After your ride, you should charge your device and disable
battery save mode to use all the device features.
My phone will not connect to the device
If your phone will not connect to the device, you can try these
tips.
• Turn off your smartphone and your device, and turn them
back on again.
• Enable Bluetooth technology on your smartphone.
• Update the Garmin Connect app to the latest version.
• Remove your device from the Garmin Connect app to retry
the pairing process.
If you are using an Apple device, you should also remove
your device from the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone.
24
(Turning On Battery Save
(Using the Backlight,
(Display Settings,
(Data Recording Settings,
(Using Auto Sleep, page
(Phone Settings,
• If you bought a new smartphone, remove your device from
the Garmin Connect app on the smartphone you intend to
stop using.
• Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of the device.
• On your smartphone, open the Garmin Connect app, select
or , and select Garmin Devices > Add Device to enter
pairing mode.
• Select > Connected Features > Phone > Pair
Smartphone.
Improving GPS Satellite Reception
• Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account:
◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable
and the Garmin Express application.
◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect app using your
Bluetooth enabled smartphone.
◦ Connect your device to your Garmin Connect account
using a Wi‑Fi wireless network.
While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device
downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly
locate satellite signals.
• Take your device outside to an open area away from tall
buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for a few minutes.
My device is in the wrong language
1
Select .
2
Scroll down to the last item in the list, and select it.
3
Scroll down to the sixth item in the list, and select it.
4
Scroll down to your language, and select it.
20).
Setting Your Elevation
If you have accurate elevation data for your present location,
you can manually calibrate the altimeter on your device.
1
Select Navigation >
2
Enter the elevation, and select
Temperature Readings
The device may display temperature readings that are higher
than the actual air temperature if the device is placed in direct
sunlight, held in your hand, or is charging with an external
battery pack. Also, the device will take some time to adjust to
significant changes in temperature.
Replacement O-rings
Replacement bands (O-rings) are available for the mounts.
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
and software updates.
• Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for
information about optional accessories and replacement
parts.
Data Fields
Some data fields require optional accessories to display data.
%FTP: The current power output as a percentage of functional
threshold power.
> Set Elevation.
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