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See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program.
1 | ![]() | Select to enter sleep mode and wake the device. Hold to turn the device on and off. |
2 | ![]() | Select to scroll through the data screens, options, and settings. From the home screen, select to view the status page. |
3 | ![]() | Select to scroll through the data screens, options, and settings. From the home screen, select to view the device menu. |
4 | ![]() | Select to mark a new lap. |
5 | ![]() | Select to start and stop the activity timer. |
6 | ![]() | Select to return to the previous screen. Hold to return to the home screen. |
7 | ![]() | Select to choose an option or to acknowledge a message. During a ride, select to view menu options such as alerts and data fields. When ![]() |
8 | Electrical contacts | Charge using an Edge external battery pack accessory. |
NOTE: Go to www.buy.garmin.com to purchase optional accessories.
To use the connected features of the Edge device, it must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect™ app, instead of from the Bluetooth® settings on your smartphone.
After you pair successfully, a message appears, and your device syncs automatically with your smartphone.
The status page displays the connection status of the GPS, wireless sensors, and your smartphone.
Select an option:
The status page appears. A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal. A solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is connected.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.
The device is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery that you can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your computer.
NOTE: The device will not charge when outside the approved temperature range (Edge Specifications).
This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
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.
NOTE: If you do not have this mount, you can skip this task.
NOTE: If you do not have this mount, you can skip this task.
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.
You can select any key to turn on the backlight.
NOTE: You can adjust the backlight timeout (Display Settings).
If your device was packaged with a wireless sensor, they are already paired and can be activated during initial setup.
Shortcut menu options are available for data screens and accessory features. During a ride, appears on the data screens.
Select to view the shortcut menu options.
Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet your goals.
Following a segment: You can send segments from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After a segment is saved to your device, you can follow the segment.
NOTE: When you download a course from your Garmin Connect account, all segments in the course are downloaded automatically.
Racing a segment: You can race a segment, trying to match or exceed your personal record or other cyclists who have ridden the segment.
You can download Strava segments to your Edge 530 device. 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.
The information in this manual applies to both Garmin Connect segments and Strava segments.
Before you can download and follow a segment from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect).
You can enable segment racing and prompts that alert you to approaching segments.
NOTE: Prompts alerting you to approaching segments appear only for enabled segments.
Segments are virtual race courses. You can race a segment, and compare your performance to past activities, other riders' performance, connections in your Garmin Connect account, or other members of the cycling community. 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.
A message appears when the segment is complete.
TIP: You can select a leaderboard entry to change your segment race goal.
Select Menu > Training > Segments > Segment Options.
Turn Guidance: Enables or disables turn prompts.
Auto Select Effort: Enables or disables automatic goal adjustment based on your current performance.
Search: Allows you to search for saved segments by name.
Enable/Disable: Enables or disables the segments currently loaded on the device.
Delete: Allows you to delete all or multiple saved segments from the device.
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 or select a training plan that has built-in workouts from Garmin Connect, and transfer them to your device.
You can schedule workouts using Garmin Connect. You can plan workouts in advance and store them on your device.
Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect).
Before you can start a workout, you must download a workout from your Garmin Connect account.
After you begin a workout, the device displays each step of the workout, the target (if any), and current workout data.
TIP: When you save your ride, your workout ends automatically.
The training calendar on your device is an extension of the training calendar or schedule you set up in Garmin Connect. After you have added a few workouts to the Garmin Connect calendar, you can send them to your device. All scheduled workouts sent to the device appear in the training calendar list by date. When you select a day in the training calendar, you can view or do the workout. The scheduled workout stays on your device whether you complete it or skip it. When you send scheduled workouts from Garmin Connect, they overwrite the existing training calendar.
Before you can download and use a training plan from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect).
You can browse Garmin Connect to find a training plan, schedule workouts and courses, and download the plan to your device.
You can create interval workouts based on distance or time. The device saves your custom interval workout until you create another interval workout. You can use open intervals when you are riding a known distance. When you select , the device records an interval and moves to a rest interval.
When you complete all of the intervals, a message appears.
The device includes an indoor activity profile where GPS is turned off. You can turn off GPS when you are training indoors or to save battery life.
NOTE: Any change to the GPS setting is saved to the active profile.
Before you can use a compatible ANT+ indoor trainer, you must mount your bike on the trainer and pair it with your device (Pairing Your ANT+® Indoor Trainer).
You can use your device with an indoor trainer to simulate resistance while following a course, activity, or workout. While using an indoor trainer, GPS is turned off automatically.
Setting Resistance
Setting Target Power
The training target feature works with the Virtual Partner feature so you can train toward a set distance, distance and time, or distance and speed goal. During your training activity, the device gives you real-time feedback about how close you are to achieving your training target.
Select > Cancel Target > OK.
When you complete a ride, the device displays any new personal records you achieved during that ride. Personal records include your fastest time over a standard distance, longest ride, and most ascent gained during a ride. When paired with a compatible power meter, the device displays the maximum power reading recorded during a 20-minute period.
Select Menu > My Stats > Personal Records.
You can set each personal record back to the one previously recorded.
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
Select Menu > My Stats > Personal Records > Delete All > OK.
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
Navigation features and settings also apply to navigating courses (Courses) and segments (Segments).
You can record and store locations in the device.
Before you can mark a location, you must locate satellites.
A location is a point that you record and store in the device. If you want to remember landmarks or return to a certain spot, you can mark a location.
Before you can navigate to a saved location, you must locate satellites.
If you have accurate elevation data for your present location, you can manually calibrate the altimeter on your device.
Following a previously recorded activity: You can follow a saved course simply because it is a good route. For example, you can save and follow a bike friendly commute to work.
Racing against a previously recorded activity: You can also follow a saved course, trying to match or exceed previously set performance goals. For example, if the original course was completed in 30 minutes, you can race against a Virtual Partner trying to complete the course in under 30 minutes.
Following an existing ride from Garmin Connect: You can send a course from Garmin Connect to your device. Once it is saved to your device, you can follow the course or race against the course.
Before you can create a course, you must have an activity with GPS data saved to your device.
Before you can download a course from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect).
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. This allows you to see the courses while you are riding, but not follow or navigate a particular course.
The next time you ride near the course, it appears on the map.
Select Menu > Navigation > Courses > Course Options.
Turn Guidance: Enables or disables turn prompts.
Off Crs. Warnings: Alerts you if you stray from the course.
Search: Allows you to search for saved courses by name.
Filter: Allows you to filter by course type, such as Strava courses.
Delete: Allows you to delete all or multiple saved courses from the device.
Select > Stop Course > OK.
Select Menu > Settings > Activity Profiles, select a profile, and select Navigation > Map.
Orientation: Sets how the map is shown on the page.
Auto Zoom: Automatically selects a zoom level for the map. When Off is selected, you must zoom in or out manually.
Guide Text: Sets when the turn-by-turn navigation prompts are shown (requires routable maps).
Map Visibility: Allows you to set advanced map features.
Map Information: Enables or disables the maps currently loaded on the device.
Select Menu > Settings > Activity Profiles, select a profile, and select Navigation > Routing.
Popularity Routing: Calculates routes based on the most popular rides from Garmin Connect.
Routing Mode: Sets the transportation method to optimize your route.
Calculation Method: Sets the method used to calculate your route.
Lock on Road: Locks the position icon, which represents your position on the map, onto the nearest road.
Avoidance Setup: Sets the road types to avoid while navigating.
Recalculation: Automatically recalculates the route when you deviate from the route.
You can set the device to calculate the route based on activity type.
The Edge device has several Bluetooth connected features for your compatible smartphone using the Garmin Connect and Connect IQ™ apps. Go to www.garmin.com/apps for more information.
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.
Audio prompts: Allows the Garmin Connect app to play status announcements on your smartphone during a ride.
Bike alarm: Allows you to enable an alarm that sounds on the device and sends an alert to your smartphone when the device detects motion.
Connect IQ downloadable features: Allows you to download Connect IQ features from the Connect IQ app.
Course, segment, and workout downloads from Garmin Connect: Allows you to search for activities on Garmin Connect using your smartphone and send them to your device.
Device to device transfers: Allows you to wirelessly transfer files to another compatible Edge device.
Find my Edge: Locates your lost Edge device that is paired with your smartphone and currently within range.
GroupTrack: Allows you to keep track of other riders in your group using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time. You can send preset messages to other riders in your GroupTrack session who have a compatible Edge device.
Incident detection: Allows the Garmin Connect app to send a message to your emergency contacts when the Edge device detects an incident.
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and training activities in real time. You can invite followers using email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on a Garmin Connect tracking page.
Messages: Allows you to reply to an incoming call or text message with a preset text message. This feature is available with compatible Android™ smartphones.
Notifications: Displays phone notifications and messages on your device.
Social media interactions: Allows you to post an update to your favorite social media website when you upload an activity to Garmin Connect.
Weather updates: Sends real-time weather conditions and alerts to your device.
Before you can start a GroupTrack session, you must have a smartphone with the Garmin Connect Mobile app paired to your device (Pairing Your Smartphone).
During a ride, you can see the riders in your GroupTrack session on the map.
The GroupTrack feature allows you to keep track of other riders in your group using LiveTrack directly on the screen. All riders in the group must be your connections in your Garmin Connect account.
You can transfer courses, segments, and workouts wirelessly from one compatible Edge device to another using Bluetooth technology.
A message appears on both devices after the file transfer is complete.
Before you can set up audio prompts, you must have a smartphone with the Garmin Connect Mobile app paired to your Edge device.
You can set the Garmin Connect Mobile app to play motivational status announcements on your smartphone during a ride or other activity. Audio prompts include the lap number and lap time, navigation, power, pace or speed, and heart-rate data. During an audio prompt, the Garmin Connect mobile app mutes the primary audio of the smartphone to play the announcement. You can customize the volume levels on the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Incident detection is a supplemental feature primarily designed for road use. Incident detection should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect Mobile app does not contact emergency services on your behalf.
When an incident is detected by your Edge device with GPS enabled, the Garmin Connect Mobile app can send an automated text message and email with your name and GPS location to your emergency contacts.
A message appears on your device and paired smartphone indicating your contacts will be informed after 30 seconds have elapsed. If assistance is not needed, you can cancel the automated emergency message.
Before you can enable incident detection on your device, you must set up emergency contact information in the Garmin Connect Mobile 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).
Assistance is a supplemental feature and should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect Mobile app does not contact emergency services on your behalf.
When your Edge device with GPS enabled is connected to the Garmin Connect Mobile app, you can send an automated text message with your name and GPS location to your emergency contacts.
Before you can enable the assistance feature on your device, you must set up emergency contact information in the Garmin Connect Mobile app. Your Bluetooth 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).
A message appears on your device indicating your contacts will be informed after a countdown has elapsed. If assistance is not needed, you can cancel the message.
Before you can view your emergency contacts on your device, you must set up your rider information and emergency contacts in the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Select Menu > Contacts.
Your emergency contacts' names and phone numbers appear.
Before you can request assistance, you must enable GPS on your Edge device.
Select Menu > Settings > System > Incident Detection.
When an incident is detected by your device, you can cancel the automated emergency message on your device or your paired smartphone before it is sent to your emergency contacts.
Select Cancel > Yes before the end of the thirty-second countdown.
Before you can send a status update to your emergency contacts, your device must detect an incident and send an automated emergency message to your emergency contacts.
You can send a status update to your emergency contacts informing them you are not in need of assistance.
From the status page, select Incident Detected > I'm Okay.
A message is sent to all emergency contacts.
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.
NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can skip this task.
You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just below your sternum. It should be snug enough to stay in place during your activity.
After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending data.
TIP: If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, see the troubleshooting tips (Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data).
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.
The recovery time appears immediately following an activity. The time counts down until it is optimal for you to attempt another hard workout.
Viewing Your Recovery Time
Before you can use the recovery time feature, you must put on the heart rate monitor, and pair it with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors). If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the device and sensor are already paired. For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones).
VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body weight at your maximum performance. In simple terms, VO2 max. is an indication of athletic performance and should increase as your level of fitness improves. 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.
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). If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the device and sensor are already paired. For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones).
NOTE: The estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires a few rides to learn about your cycling performance.
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VO2 max. data and analysis is provided with permission from The Cooper Institute®. For more information, see the appendix (VO2 Max. Standard Ratings), and go to www.CooperInstitute.org.
Tips for Cycling VO2 Max. Estimates
The success and accuracy of the VO2 max. calculation improves when your ride is a sustained and moderately hard effort, and where heart rate and power are not highly variable.
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). For the most accurate calorie data during your activity, you should set your maximum heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart rate zones.
About Heart Rate Zones
Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.
Fitness Goals
Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying these principles.
If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table (Heart Rate Zone Calculations) to determine the best heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.
If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and health centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. The default maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age.
If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.
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.
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.
Cadence data from the cadence sensor is always recorded. If no speed and cadence sensors are paired with the device, GPS data is used to calculate the speed and distance.
Cadence is your rate of pedaling or "spinning" measured by the number of revolutions of the crank arm per minute (rpm).
The non-zero data-averaging setting is available if you are training with an optional cadence sensor or power meter. The default setting excludes zero values that occur when you are not pedaling.
You can change the value of this setting (Data Recording Settings).
Before you can pair, you must put on the heart rate monitor or install the sensor.
Pairing is the connecting of ANT+ or Bluetooth wireless sensors, for example, connecting a heart rate monitor with your Garmin device.
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.
Before you can calibrate your power meter, you must install it, pair it with your device, and begin actively recording data with it.
For calibration instructions specific to your power meter, see the manufacturer's instructions.
Vector measures pedal-based power.
Vector measures the force you apply a few hundred times every second. Vector also measures your cadence or rotational pedaling speed. By measuring the force, the direction of force, the rotation of the crank arm, and time, Vector can determine power (watts). Because Vector independently measures left and right leg power, it reports your left-right power balance.
NOTE: The Vector S system does not provide left-right power balance.
Cycling dynamics metrics measure how you apply power throughout the pedal stroke, and where you apply power on the pedal, allowing you to understand your particular way of riding. Understanding how and where you produce power allows you to train more efficiently and evaluate your bike fit.
NOTE: You must have a dual sensing Edge system to use cycling dynamics metrics.
For more information, go to www.garmin.com/cyclingdynamics.
Using Cycling Dynamics
Before you can use cycling dynamics, you must pair the Vector power meter with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors).
NOTE: Recording cycling dynamics uses additional device memory.
You can send the ride to the Garmin Connect Mobile app to view additional cycling dynamics data (Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect).
Power phase is the pedal stroke region (between the start crank angle and the end crank angle) where you produce positive power.
Platform center offset is the location on the pedal platform where you apply force.
Before you can update the software, you must pair your Edge device with your Vector system.
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).
Select Menu > 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.
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For more information, see FTP Ratings.
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 Wireless Sensors).
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 Wireless Sensors).
Before you can use compatible electronic shifters, such as Shimano® Di2™ shifters, you must pair them with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors). You can customize the optional data fields (Customizing the Data Screens). The Edge 530 device displays current adjustment values when the sensor is in adjustment mode.
Your Edge device can be used with the Varia Vision™ device, 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 Using Garmin Express).
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.
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) and your heart rate zones (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones) to match your goals and abilities. You can customize a data field to display your time in training zones during your ride (Customizing the Data Screens).
You can view the accumulated data you have saved to the device, including the number of rides, time, distance, and calories.
You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, triathlons, and more.
You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you pair your device with your phone using the Garmin Connect Mobile app, or you can go to connect.garmin.com.
Store your activities: After you complete and save an activity with your device, you can upload that activity to Garmin Connect and keep it as long as you want.
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information about your activity, including time, distance, elevation, heart rate, calories burned, cadence, an overhead map view, pace and speed charts, and customizable reports.
NOTE: Some data requires an optional accessory such as a heart rate monitor.
Plan your training: You can choose a fitness goal and load one of the day-by-day training plans.
Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow each other's activities or post links to your activities on your favorite social networking sites.
The device uses smart recording. It records key points where you change direction, speed, or heart rate.
When a power meter is paired, the device records points every second. Recording points every second provides an extremely detailed track, and uses more of the available memory.
For information about data averaging for cadence and power, see Data Averaging for Cadence or Power.
NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, Windows NT®, and Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.
NOTICE
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.
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary to safely disconnect the device.
You can add Connect IQ features to your device from Garmin and other providers using the Connect IQ Mobile app.
Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.
Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data and notifications.
Apps: Add interactive features to your device, such as new outdoor and fitness activity types.
The Edge has several ways for you to customize the device, including profiles. Profiles are a collection of settings that optimize your device based on how you are using it. For example, you can create different settings and views for training and mountain biking.
When you are using a profile and you change settings such as data fields or units of measurement, the changes are saved automatically as part of the profile.
Activity Profiles: You can create activity profiles for each type of biking. For example, you can create a separate activity profile for training, for racing, and for mountain biking. The activity profile includes customized data pages, activity totals, alerts, training zones (such as heart rate and speed), training settings (such as Auto Pause® and Auto Lap®), and navigation settings.
User Profile: You can update your gender, age, weight, and height settings. The device uses this information to calculate accurate ride data.
You can update your gender, age, weight, and height settings. The device uses this information to calculate accurate ride data.
The following options and settings allow you to customize your device based on your training needs. These settings are saved to an activity profile. For example, you can set time alerts for your racing profile and you can set an Auto Lap position trigger for your mountain biking profile.
You can customize ten activity profiles. You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular activity or trip.
All changes are saved to the activity profile.
For increased performance in challenging environments and faster GPS position location, you can enable GPS+GLONASS or GPS+GALILEO. Using GPS and another satellite together reduces battery life more quickly than using only GPS.
You can use alerts to train toward specific time, distance, calorie, heart rate, cadence, and power goals. Alert settings are saved with your activity profile.
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. You can also use a training zone for the range alert (Training Zones).
Each time you exceed or drop below the specified range, a message appears. The device also beeps if audible tones are turned on (Turning the Device Tones On and Off).
Setting a Recurring Alert
A recurring alert notifies you each time the device records a specified value or interval. For example, you can set the device to alert you every 30 minutes.
Each time you reach the alert value, a message appears. The device also beeps if audible tones are turned on (Turning the Device Tones On and Off).
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.
Marking Laps by Distance
You can use the Auto Lap feature to mark the lap at a specific distance automatically. This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of a ride (for example, every 10 miles or 40 kilometers).
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.
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.
You can use the Auto Scroll feature to automatically cycle through all of the training data screens while the timer is running.
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.
Select Menu > Settings > Connected Features > 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 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.
Text Reply Signature: Enables signatures in your text message replies.
Select Menu > Settings > System.
Select Menu > Settings > System > Display.
Auto Brightness: Automatically adjusts the backlight brightness based on the ambient light.
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.
Select Menu > 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).
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).
Log HRV: Sets the device to record your heart rate variability during an activity.
You can customize units of measure for distance and speed, elevation, temperature, weight, position format, and time format.
Select Menu > Settings > System > Tones.
Select Menu > Settings > System > Language.
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.
You can use your Edge 530 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.
After pairing your compatible Garmin watch with your Edge device, they connect automatically the next time you use Extended Display mode.
While the device is in Extended Display mode, select > Exit Extended Display Mode > OK.
Battery type | Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery |
Battery life | Up to 15 hr. |
Operating temperature range | From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF) |
Charging temperature range | From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF) |
Wireless frequency/protocol | 2.4 GHz @ 13.7 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.
Battery type | User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts |
Battery life | Up to 4.5 yr. at 1 hr./day |
Water resistance | 3 ATM* NOTE: This product does not transmit heart rate data while swimming. |
Operating temperature range | From -5° to 50°C (from 23° to 122°F) |
Radio frequency/protocol | 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol |
*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 30 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
Battery type | User-replaceable CR2032, 3 V |
Battery life | Approximately 12 mo. at 1 hr./day |
Operating temperature range | From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF) |
Wireless frequency/protocol | 2.4 GHz @ 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.
NOTICE
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes.
Secure the weather cap tightly to prevent damage to the USB port.
After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
NOTICE
You must unsnap and remove the module before washing the strap.
A build up of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease the ability of the heart rate monitor to report accurate data.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you may need to pair it with the device again.
The device uses one CR2032 battery. The LED flashes red to indicate a low battery level after two revolutions.
The device uses one CR2032 battery. The LED flashes red to indicate a low battery level after two revolutions.
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 Menu > Settings > System > Device Reset > Reset Default Settings > OK.
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 Menu > Settings > System > Device Reset > Delete Data and Reset Settings > OK.
Maximizing Battery Life
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.
My phone will not connect to the device
If your phone will not connect to the device, you can try these tips.
Improving GPS Satellite Reception
My device is in the wrong language
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.
Viewing Device Information
You can view the unit ID, software version, regulatory information, and license agreement.
Select Setup > About
Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile
Before you can update your device software using the Garmin Connect Mobile app, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone (Pairing Your Smartphone).
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express
Before you can update your device software, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and you must download the Garmin Express application.
Product Updates
On your computer, install Garmin Express (www.garmin.com/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect app.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:
Getting More Information
Some data fields require ANT+ accessories to display data.
Balance: The current left/right power balance.
Balance - 10s Avg.: The 10-second moving average of the left/ right power balance.
Balance - 30s Avg.: The 30-second moving average of the left/ right power balance.
Balance - 3s Avg.: The three-second moving average of the left/right power balance.
Balance - Avg.: The average left/right power balance for the current activity.
Balance - Lap: The average left/right power balance for the current lap.
Battery Level: The remaining battery power.
Battery Status: The remaining battery power of a bike light accessory.
Beam Angle Status: The headlight beam mode.
Cadence: Cycling. The number of revolutions of the crank arm. Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory for this data to appear.
Cadence - Avg.: Cycling. The average cadence for the current activity.
Cadence - Lap: Cycling. The average cadence for the current lap.
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. Dist.: The remaining distance to the next point on the course.
Di2 Battery Level: The remaining battery power of a Di2 sensor.
Di2 Shift Mode: The current shift mode of a Di2 sensor.
Dist. - Lap: The distance traveled for the current lap.
Dist. - Last Lap: The distance traveled for the last completed lap.
Dist. to Dest.: The remaining distance to the final destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Dist. to Go: During a workout or course, the remaining distance when you are using a distance target.
Dist. to Next: The remaining distance to the next waypoint on the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Distance: The distance traveled for the current track or activity.
Distance Ahead: The distance ahead or behind the Virtual Partner.
Elevation: The altitude of your current location above or below sea level.
ETA at Destination: The estimated time of day when you will reach the final destination (adjusted to the local time of the destination). You must be navigating for this data to appear.
ETA at Next: The estimated time of day when you will reach the next waypoint on the route (adjusted to the local time of the waypoint). You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Front Gear: The front bike gear from a gear position sensor.
Gear Battery: The battery status of a gear position sensor.
Gear Combo: The current gear combination from a gear position sensor.
Gear Ratio: The number of teeth on the front and rear bike gears, as detected by a gear position sensor.
Gears: The front and rear bike gears from a gear position sensor.
GPS Accuracy: The margin of error for your exact location. For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 3.65 m (12 ft.).
GPS Signal Strength: The strength of the GPS satellite signal.
Grade: The calculation of rise (elevation) over run (distance). For example, if for every 3 m (10 ft.) you climb you travel 60 m (200 ft.), the grade is 5%.
Heading: The direction you are moving.
Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor.
HR - %HRR: The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate).
HR - %Max.: The percentage of maximum heart rate.
HR - Avg.: The average heart rate for the current activity.
HR - Avg. %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current activity.
HR - Avg. %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current activity.
HR Graph: A line graph showing your current heart rate zone (1 to 5).
HR - Lap: The average heart rate for the current lap.
HR - Lap %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current lap.
HR - Lap %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current lap.
HR - Last Lap: The average heart rate for the last completed lap.
HR to Go: During a workout, the amount you are above or below the heart rate target.
HR 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).
Laps: The number of laps completed for the current activity.
Light Mode: The light network configuration mode.
Lights Connected: The number of connected lights.
Location at Dest.: The last point on the route or course.
Location at Next: The next point on the route or course.
Odometer: A running tally of distance traveled for all trips. This total does not clear when resetting the trip data.
PCO: The platform center offset. Platform center offset is the location on the pedal platform where force is applied.
PCO - Avg.: The average platform center offset for the current activity.
PCO - Lap: The average platform center offset for the current lap.
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.
Power: The current power output in watts. Your device must be connected to a compatible power meter.
Power - %FTP: The current power output as a percentage of functional threshold power.
Power - 10s Avg.: The 10-second moving average of power output.
Power - 30s Avg.: The 30-second moving average of power output.
Power - 3s Avg.: The 3-second moving average of power output.
Power - Avg.: The average power output for the current activity.
Power - IF: The Intensity Factor™ for the current activity.
Power - kJ: The accumulated work performed (power output) in kilojoules.
Power - Lap: The average power output for the current lap.
Power - Lap Max.: The top power output for the current lap.
Power - Last Lap: The average power output for the last completed lap.
Power - Max.: The top power output for the current activity.
Power - NP: The Normalized Power™ for the current activity.
Power - NP Lap: The average Normalized Power for the current lap.
Power - NP Last Lap: The average Normalized Power for the last completed lap.
Power Phase - L.: The current power phase angle for the left leg. Power phase is the pedal stroke region where positive power is produced.
Power Phase - L. Avg.: The average power phase angle for the left leg for the current activity.
Power Phase - L. Lap: The average power phase angle for the left leg for the current lap.
Power Phase - L. Peak: The current power phase peak angle for the left leg. Power phase peak is the angle range over which the rider produces the peak portion of the driving force.
Power Phase - L. Peak Avg.: The average power phase peak angle for the left leg for the current activity.
Power Phase - L. Peak Lap: The average power phase peak angle for the left leg for the current lap.
Power Phase - R.: The current power phase angle for the right leg. Power phase is the pedal stroke region where positive power is produced.
Power Phase - R. Avg.: The average power phase angle for the right leg for the current activity.
Power Phase - R. Lap: The average power phase angle for the right leg for the current lap.
Power Phase - R. Peak: The current power phase peak angle for the right leg. Power phase peak is the angle range over which the rider produces the peak portion of the driving force.
Power Phase - R. Peak Avg.: The average power phase peak angle for the right leg for the current activity.
Power Phase - R. Peak Lap: The average power phase peak angle for the right leg for the current lap.
Power - TSS: The Training Stress Score™ for the current activity.
Power - watts/kg: The amount of power output in watts per kilogram.
Power Zone: The current range of power output (1 to 7) based on your FTP or custom settings.
Rear Gear: The rear bike gear from a gear position sensor.
Reps to Go: During a workout, the remaining repetitions.
Speed: The current rate of travel.
Speed - Avg.: The average speed for the current activity.
Speed - Lap: The average speed for the current lap.
Speed - Last Lap: The average speed for the last completed lap.
Speed - Max.: The top speed for the current activity.
Sunrise: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.
Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position.
Target Power: The target power output during an activity.
Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body temperature affects the temperature sensor.
Time: The stopwatch time for the current activity.
Time Ahead: The time ahead or behind the Virtual Partner.
Time - Avg. Lap: The average lap time for the current activity.
Time - Elapsed: The total time recorded. For example, if you start the timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the timer for 5 minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, your elapsed time is 35 minutes.
Time in Zone: The time elapsed in each heart rate or power zone.
Time - Lap: The stopwatch time for the current lap.
Time - Last Lap: The stopwatch time for the last completed lap.
Time of Day: The time of day based on your current location and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving time).
Time Seated: The time spent seated while pedaling for the current activity.
Time Seated Lap: The time spent seated while pedaling for the current lap.
Time Standing: The time spent standing while pedaling for the current activity.
Time Standing Lap: The time spent standing while pedaling for the current lap.
Time to Dest.: The estimated time remaining before you reach the destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Time to Go: During a workout, the remaining time when you are using a time target.
Time to Next: The estimated time remaining before you reach the next waypoint in the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Torque Effectiveness: The measurement of how efficiently a rider is pedaling.
Total Ascent: The total elevation distance ascended since the last reset.
Total Descent: The total elevation distance descended since the last reset.
Trainer Resistance: The resistance force applied by an indoor trainer.
Vertical Speed: The rate of ascent or descent over time.
VS - 30s Avg.: The 30-second moving average of vertical speed.
Workout Step: During a workout, the current step out of the total number of steps.
These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and gender.
Males | Percentile | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–69 | 70–79 |
Superior | 95 | 55.4 | 54 | 52.5 | 48.9 | 45.7 | 42.1 |
Excellent | 80 | 51.1 | 48.3 | 46.4 | 43.4 | 39.5 | 36.7 |
Good | 60 | 45.4 | 44 | 42.4 | 39.2 | 35.5 | 32.3 |
Fair | 40 | 41.7 | 40.5 | 38.5 | 35.6 | 32.3 | 29.4 |
Poor | 0–40 | <41.7 | <40.5 | <38.5 | <35.6 | <32.3 | <29.4 |
Females | Percentile | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–69 | 70–79 |
Superior | 95 | 49.6 | 47.4 | 45.3 | 41.1 | 37.8 | 36.7 |
Excellent | 80 | 43.9 | 42.4 | 39.7 | 36.7 | 33 | 30.9 |
Good | 60 | 39.5 | 37.8 | 36.3 | 33 | 30 | 28.1 |
Fair | 40 | 36.1 | 34.4 | 33 | 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.
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 | 4.30 and greater |
Excellent | From 3.33 to 4.29 |
Good | From 2.36 to 3.32 |
Fair | From 1.90 to 2.35 |
Untrained | Less than 1.90 |
FTP ratings are based on research by Hunter Allen and Andrew Coggan, PhD, Training and Racing with a Power Meter (Boulder, CO: VeloPress, 2010).
Zone | % of Maximum Heart Rate | Perceived Exertion | Benefits |
1 | 50–60% | Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing | Beginning-level aerobic training, reduces stress |
2 | 60–70% | Comfortable pace, slightly deeper breathing, conversation possible | Basic cardiovascular training, good recovery pace |
3 | 70–80% | Moderate pace, more difficult to hold conversation | Improved aerobic capacity, optimal cardiovascular training |
4 | 80–90% | Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable, breathing forceful | Improved anaerobic capacity and threshold, improved speed |
5 | 90–100% | Sprinting pace, unsustainable for long period of time, labored breathing | Anaerobic and muscular endurance, increased power |
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.
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 × 2.00 | 1925 |
24 × 2.125 | 1965 |
26 × 7/8 | 1920 |
26 × 1-1.0 | 1913 |
26 × 1 | 1952 |
26 × 1.25 | 1953 |
26 × 1-1/8 | 1970 |
26 × 1.40 | 2005 |
26 × 1.50 | 2010 |
26 × 1.75 | 2023 |
26 × 1.95 | 2050 |
26 × 2.00 | 2055 |
26 × 1-3/8 | 2068 |
26 × 2.10 | 2068 |
26 × 2.125 | 2070 |
26 × 2.35 | 2083 |
26 × 1-1/2 | 2100 |
26 × 3.00 | 2170 |
27 × 1 | 2145 |
27 × 1-1/8 | 2155 |
27 × 1-1/4 | 2161 |
27 × 1-3/8 | 2169 |
29 x 2.1 | 2288 |
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 × 20C | 2086 |
700 × 23C | 2096 |
700 × 25C | 2105 |
700C Tubular | 2130 |
700 × 28C | 2136 |
700 × 30C | 2146 |
700 × 32C | 2155 |
700 × 35C | 2168 |
700 × 38C | 2180 |
700 × 40C | 2200 |
700 × 44C | 2235 |
700 × 45C | 2242 |
700 × 47C | 2268 |
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