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Garmin Edge 800 Owner's Manual

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TOUCHSCREEN GPS-ENABLED BIKE COMPUTER

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  • Page 1 owner’s manual ED GE 80 0 ® TOUCHSCREEN GPS-ENABLED BIKE COMPUTER...
  • Page 2 Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products. Garmin , Garmin Training Center ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ... Setting Up the Device Registering Your Device About the Battery ...1 Device Overview...2 Training ... Going for a Ride ...4 Saving Your Ride Data Alerts ...4 Workouts ...5 Using Virtual Partner Courses ...9 ANT+ Sensors ... Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors Putting on the Heart Rate Monitor...13...
  • Page 4 Appendix ... Registering Your Device About the Edge ...43 Updating the Software Contacting Garmin Product Support ...43 Buying Optional Accessories Caring for Your Device...44 Specifications ...44 About the Battery ...46 Charging the Edge...47 Heart Rate Monitor and GSC 10 Batteries ...48...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Manual. registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Edge 800 Owner’s Manual About the Battery This product contains a lithium-ion battery.

  • Page 6: Device Overview

    Device Overview Keys Press and hold to turn the device on and off. Press to view the status page and adjust the backlight. LAP/ Press to create a new lap. rESET Press and hold to save your ride and reset the timer. STArT/ Press to start and stop the STOP...

  • Page 7: Tips And Shortcuts

    Tips and Shortcuts Locking the Touchscreen To avoid accidental screen touches, you can lock the touchscreen. 1. Press The status page appears. 2. Select Lock. Switching Bikes 1. Press The status page appears. 2. Select to switch bikes. ➊ ➊ Edge 800 Owner’s Manual Using the Backlight •...

  • Page 8: Training

    Training going for a ride Before you can record history, you must locate satellite signals or pair your Edge with an ANT+ (page 12). 1. From the timer page, press START to start the timer. History is recorded only while the timer is running.

  • Page 9: Workouts

    After you create a workout, you can use Garmin Training Center particular day. You can plan workouts in advance and store them on your Edge.

  • Page 10: Creating Workouts

    Creating workouts You can create workouts using Garmin Training Center (page 20) and transfer them to the Edge. However, you can also create and save a workout directly on your Edge. 1. Select MENU > Training > Workouts > New Workout.

  • Page 11: Starting A Workout

    repeating workout Steps Before you can repeat a workout step, you must create a workout with at least one step. 1. Select Add New Step. 2. In the Duration field, select an option: • Select Repeat to repeat a step one or more times.

  • Page 12: Using Virtual Partner

    Edge, the changes might be overwritten the next time you transfer workouts from Garmin Training Center. To make a permanent change to a workout, edit the workout in Garmin Training Center and then transfer it to your Edge. Editing a workout Using the Edge 1.

  • Page 13: Courses

    (page 20) to create and transfer courses. Course Points You must use Garmin Training Center to add course points to a course. Course points are places on your course that you want to remember, such as water stops or distance goals.
  • Page 14 Sending Courses to the Edge • Send course from Garmin Training Center. • Transfer course files Starting a Course You can record a warmup activity separately on the Edge. Before you start the course, you must reset the timer. 1. Select MENU > Courses.

  • Page 15: Stopping A Course

    Off Course Options You can include a warmup before you begin your course. Press START to begin the course, and then warm up as normal. Stay away from your course path as you warm up. When you are ready to begin, head toward your course.

  • Page 16: Ant+ Sensors

    Garmin device automatically recognizes the ANT+ sensor each time it is activated. This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin device and only takes a few seconds when the sensors are activated and functioning correctly. • When paired, your Garmin device...

  • Page 17: Putting On The Heart Rate Monitor

    Putting on the Heart rate Monitor See the Edge 800 Quick Start Manual or the accessory package for instructions. Pairing the Heart rate Monitor If you purchased a heart rate monitor separately, you must pair it with the Edge in order to view your heart rate data.

  • Page 18: Fitness Goals

    1. Select MENU > Settings > Heart Rate > Heart Rate Zones. 2. Enter your maximum heart rate and resting heart rate. The zone values update automatically; however, you can still edit each value manually. 3. Select Based On > and select an option: •...

  • Page 19: Installing The Gsc 10

    cardiovascular capacity and strength. • Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from overtraining and can decrease your risk of injury. If you know your maximum heart rate, you can enter it and allow the Edge to calculate your heart rate zones based on the percentages shown in the table (page 19).

  • Page 20: Third-Party Ant+ Sensors

    Settings > Data Recording > Data Averaging > Cadence. Third-Party ANT+ Sensors For a list of third-party ANT+ sensors that are compatible with the Edge, go to www.garmin.com/intosports. Pairing Your Power Meter Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. When the power meter is paired, a message appears, and solid on the status page.

  • Page 21: Setting Your Power Zones

    4. Keep your power meter active by pedaling until a message appears. Setting Your Power Zones You can set seven custom power zones using Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center. If you know your functional threshold power (FTP) value, you can enter it and allow the Edge to calculate your power zones automatically.

  • Page 22: Ant+ Sensor Troubleshooting

    • • • • How much should I Garmin recommends that the torque is 1.9 to 2.4 lbf-in to ensure a tighten the sensor arm water tight seal on the GSC 10 sensor arm. screw when installing my GSC 10? Stay 10 m away from other ANT+ sensors while pairing.

  • Page 23: Heart Rate Zones

    Heart rate Zones % of Maximum Heart rate or resting Heart rate 1 50% to 60% 2 60% to 70% 3 70% to 80% 4 80% to 90% 5 90% to 100% Edge 800 Owner’s Manual Perceived Exertion Relaxed, easy pace; rhythmic breathing Comfortable pace;...

  • Page 24: History

    21 to learn how to delete history. Upload your history (page Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center periodically to keep track of all of your ride data. History includes time, distance, calories, average speed, maximum speed, altitude, and detailed lap information.

  • Page 25: Deleting History

    2. Pull up the weather cap mini-USB port ➋. Edge 800 Owner’s Manual 3. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port. 4. Open Garmin Connect (www.garminconnect.com), or open Garmin Training Center. 5. Follow the instructions included with the software.

  • Page 26: Data Recording

    (optional memory card is required). Installing a microSD Card You can purchase microSD memory cards from an electronics supplier, or purchase preloaded detailed map data cards from your Garmin dealer. 1. Pull up the weather cap microSD card slot ➋. ➊ ➋...

  • Page 27: Data Management

    .tcx, .fit, .gpx, and .crs. 1. Browse your computer for the file. 2. Select Edit > Copy. 3. Open the “Garmin” drive or volume. 4. Open the Garmin\NewFiles folder or volume.

  • Page 28: Disconnecting The Usb Cable

    After you have connected the device to your computer, you can manually delete files. 1. Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 2. Select the file. 3. Press the Delete key on your keyboard.

  • Page 29: Navigation

    Navigation This section describes the following features and settings: • Locations and Where to? • Route settings (page • Optional maps (page • Map settings (page Locations You can record and store locations in the device. Saving Your Location You can save your present location, such as your home or parking spot.

  • Page 30: Navigating Back To Start

    5. Select to edit the location details. Navigating to a Saved Location 1. Select MENU > Where To? > Locations. 2. Select a location > Go. Navigating to recently Found Locations Your device stores the last 50 locations you have found. 1.

  • Page 31: Route Settings

    Projecting a Location You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to a new location. 1. Select MENU > Where To? > Locations. 2. Select a location. 3. Select the title. 4. Select 5.

  • Page 32: Purchasing Additional Maps

    Purchasing Additional Maps Go to http://buy.garmin.com contact your Garmin dealer. To determine the versions of the maps that are loaded on your Edge, select MENU > Map > Map information. Finding an Address...

  • Page 33: Finding A Point Of Interest

    1. Select MENU > Where To? > Address. 2. If necessary, change the state, the country, or the province. 3. Select Spell City. TiP: If you are unsure of the city, select Search All. 4. Enter the city, and select 5.

  • Page 34: Map Settings

    Changing the Map Orientation 1. Select MENU > Map > Orientation. 2. Select an orientation: • Select North Up to show north at the top of the page. • Select Track Up to show your current direction of travel at the top of the page.

  • Page 35: Settings

    Settings You can customize the Edge settings and features: • Data fields (page • Bike profiles (page • Training settings (page • System settings (page • User Profile settings Customizing Your Pages and Data Fields You can customize data fields for five timer pages, the map, and the elevation page.
  • Page 36 Data Field Description Calories - Fat Amount of fat calories burned. Calories to Go During a workout, the remaining calories when you are using a calorie target. Distance * Distance traveled on the current ride. Dist – Lap * Distance traveled in the current lap.
  • Page 37 Data Field Description HR – %HRR Percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate). HR – %Max. Percentage of maximum heart rate. HR – Avg. ** Average heart rate for the ride. HR – Avg. Average percentage %HRR ** of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate...
  • Page 38 Data Field Description Odometer A running tally of distance traveled for all trips. Power ** Current power output in watts. Power Current power output - %FTP ** in % FTP (functional threshold power). Power - 30s The 30-second moving Avg. ** average of power output.
  • Page 39 Data Field Description Sunset The time of sunset based on your GPS position. Temperature * Current temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius. NOTE: The Edge may display temperature readings that are higher than the actual air temperature if the Edge is placed in direct sunlight, held in your hand, or is charging with an external battery pack.

  • Page 40: Updating Your Bike Profile

    Data Field Description Vertical Rate of ascent or Speed * descent in feet/meters per hour. VS – 30s The 30-second moving Avg. * average of vertical speed. Updating Your Bike Profile You can customize three bike profiles. The Edge uses the bike weight, the odometer value, and the wheel size to calculate accurate ride data.

  • Page 41: Marking Laps By Distance

    1. Select MENU > Settings > Auto Lap > Auto Lap Trigger. 2. Select By Position. 3. Select Lap At. 4. Select an option: • Select Lap Press Only to trigger the lap counter each time you press LAP and each time you pass any of those locations again.

  • Page 42: Using Auto Pause

    Using Auto Pause You can use Auto Pause 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 43: System Settings

    Changing the Start Notice This feature automatically detects when your device has acquired satellites and is moving. It is a reminder to start the timer so you can record your ride data. 1. Select MENU > Settings > Start Notice > Start Notice Mode.

  • Page 44: Display Settings

    The green bars represent the strength of each satellite signal received (the number of the satellite appears below each bar). For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. > System > Display Settings Select MENU > Display. • Backlight Timeout—see >...

  • Page 45: Customizing The Unit Settings

    Customizing the Unit Settings You can customize units of measure for distance and speed, elevation, temperature, weight, and position format. 1. Select MENU > Units. 2. Select a setting. 3. Select a unit for the setting. System Setup Select MENU > >...

  • Page 46: User Profile Settings

    Using the weight Scale If you have an ANT+ compatible weight scale, the Edge can read the data from the weight scale. 1. Select MENU > Weight Scale. A message appears when the weight scale is found. 2. Stand on the scale when indicated. NOTE: If using a body composition scale, remove shoes and socks to ensure that all body...

  • Page 47: Appendix

    • In the USA, go to www.garmin .com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. • In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. • In Europe, go to www.garmin.com and click Contact...

  • Page 48: Buying Optional Accessories

    Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Buying Optional Accessories Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. Caring for Your Device notice Do not store the device where...
  • Page 49 (O-rings) for • 1.3 × 1.5 × 0.9 in. the Edge AS568-125 Mount • 1.7 × 1.9 × 0.9 in. AS568-131 NOTE: Use Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) replacement bands only. Go to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer.

  • Page 50: About The Battery

    Heart rate Monitor Specifications Water 98.4 ft. (30 m) resistance This product does not transmit heart rate data to your GPS device while swimming. Battery User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts (page Battery life Approximately 4.5 years (1 hour per day) Operating From 23°F to 122°F temperature (from -5°C to 50°C)

  • Page 51: Charging The Edge

    Maximizing Battery Life Extensive use of screen backlighting can significantly reduce battery life. Decreasing the Backlight 1. Press to open the status page. 2. Adjust the brightness. Adjusting the Backlight Timeout 1. Select MENU > Display > Backlight Timeout. 2. Select a short backlight timeout. Turning On the Auto Power Down Feature This feature automatically turns the...

  • Page 52: Heart Rate Monitor And Gsc 10 Batteries

    3. Plug the small end of the AC charger into the mini-USB port. To connect the device to your computer using the USB cable, see page 4. Charge the device completely. A fully charged battery can run for up to 15 hours before it must be recharged. Heart rate Monitor and gSC 10 Batteries wArNINg...

  • Page 53: Replacing The Gsc 10 Battery

    replacing the gSC 10 Battery 1. Locate the circular battery cover on the side of the GSC 10. ➊ ➋ 2. Use a coin to twist the cover counter-clockwise until it is loose enough to remove (arrow points to unlocked). 3.

  • Page 54: Wheel Size And Circumference

    wheel Size and Circumference The wheel size is marked on both sides of the tire. To modify your bike profile, page wheel Size 12 × 1.75 14 × 1.5 14 × 1.75 16 × 1.5 16 × 1.75 18 × 1.5 18 ×...
  • Page 55 wheel Size 26 × 2.125 26 × 2.35 26 × 3.00 27 × 1 27 × 1-1/8 27 × 1-1/4 27 × 1-3/8 650 × 35A 650 × 38A 650 × 38B 700 × 18C 700 × 19C 700 × 20C 700 ×...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem I need to calibrate the touchscreen. The keys do not respond. How do I reset the Edge? I want to clear all the user data from my Edge. How do I reset the device to the original factory settings? My device does not acquire satellite signals.
  • Page 57 If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your Garmin drives. See the Help file for your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters.

  • Page 58: Index

    Index accessories 12, 44 acquiring satellite signals 40, 52 addresses alerts ANT+ sensors 12–19 pairing specifications troubleshooting Auto Lap 36, 37 Auto Pause auto power down Auto Scroll backlight 3, 40, 47 back to start bands 45, 53 battery charging Edge 46–47 GSC 10...
  • Page 59 32, 35 location files deleting loading Garmin Connect 5, 9, 20 Garmin Product Support Garmin Training Center 6, 8, 9, 10, 20 accuracy satellite page grade GSC 10 16, 46, 53 Edge 800 Owner’s Manual heart rate...
  • Page 60 power alerts data fields 34–35 data recording meters zones product registration product support profiles bike user recently found locations recording history registering your device replacement parts route settings safety information satellite signals 40, 52 saving your data settings smart recording software downloads updates...
  • Page 61 weather cap weight scale wheel sizes 36, 50 workouts 5–8 creating deleting editing loading zones heart rate 13–15 power time Edge 800 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 64 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your garmin products, visit the garmin web site at www.garmin.com. © 2010–2011 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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