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Disconnecting the USB Cable
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.
1 Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your
device.
• For Apple computers, select the device, and select File > Eject.
2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.
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.
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.
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer
1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2 Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in.
3 Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Profiles
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.
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User Profile: You can update your gender, age, weight, and height settings. The device uses this information to
calculate accurate ride data.
Setting Up Your User Profile
You can update your gender, age, weight, and height settings. The device uses this information to calculate
accurate ride data.
1 Select Menu > My Stats > User Profile.
2 Select an option.
About Training Settings
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.
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Customizing Your Device
Customizing Your Device
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