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Training Load Focus......19 Using the Strava Segment Explore About Training Effect......19 Widget..........8 Recovery Time........20 Following a Segment From Garmin Viewing Your Recovery Time..20 Connect..........8 Getting Your FTP Estimate....21 Enabling Segments......8 Conducting an FTP Test....21 Racing a Segment.......
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Projecting a Location......26 Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity... 35 Courses..........26 Wi‑Fi Settings........36 Planning and Riding a Course..27 Following a Course From Garmin Wireless Sensors......36 Connect..........27 Creating and Riding a Round-Trip Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor..37 Course..........
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Sending Your Ride to Garmin Exiting Extended Display Mode..55 Connect..........46 Device Information......56 Data Recording........46 Data Management........ 46 Product Updates........56 Connecting the Device to Your Updating the Software Using the Computer........... 46 Garmin Connect App......56 Transferring Files to Your Device..
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Wheel Size and Circumference.... 69 Radio Frequency Exposure....71 Table of Contents...
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Select to mark a new lap. Select to start and stop the activity timer. Install an optional microSD card. ® Memory card slot (under cover) Charge using an Edge external battery pack accessory. Electrical contacts NOTE: Go to buy.garmin.com to purchase optional accessories. Introduction...
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3 Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect account: • If this is the first device you have paired with the Garmin Connect app, follow the on-screen instructions. • If you have already paired another device with the Garmin Connect app, from the menu, select Garmin Devices >...
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Viewing Widgets Your device is preloaded with several widgets, and more are available when you pair your device with a smartphone or other compatible device. 1 From the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. The settings widget 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.
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Charging the Device 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.
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Installing the Standard Mount 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. 1 Select a secure location to mount the device where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your bike. 2 Place the rubber disk on the back of the bike mount.
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• If the handlebar diameter is 31.8 mm, use the thinner pad. 4 Place the handlebar connector around the rubber pad. 5 Replace and tighten the screw. NOTE: Garmin ® recommends tightening the screw so the mount is secure, with a maximum torque specification of 7 lbf-in.
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8 Select to stop the activity timer. TIP: Before you save this ride and share it on your Garmin Connect account, you can change the ride type. Accurate ride type data is important for creating bike friendly courses. 9 Select Save Ride.
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You can download Strava segments to your Edge 1030 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.
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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.
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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, and transfer them to your device. You can also create and save a workout directly on your device.
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3 Select > > Training Plans You can set up a training plan in your Garmin Connect account and send the training plan workouts to your device. All scheduled workouts sent to the device appear in the training calendar. Training...
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Using Garmin Connect Training Plans Before you can download and use a training plan from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 45). You can browse Garmin Connect to find a training plan, and schedule workouts and courses.
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Setting Resistance 1 Select Training > Indoor Trainer > Set Resistance. 2 Select to set the resistance force applied by the trainer. 3 Select to start the activity timer. 4 If necessary, select to adjust the resistance during your activity. Setting the Simulated Grade 1 Select Training >...
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Swipe down from the top of the screen, and on the controls widget, select Cancel Target. My Stats The Edge 1030 device can track your personal statistics and calculate performance measurements. Performance measurements require a compatible heart rate monitor or power meter.
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FTP. For a more accurate rating, you can conduct a guided test. HRV stress test: The HRV (heart rate variability) stress test requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. The device records your heart rate variability while standing still for 3 minutes. It provides your overall stress level.
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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.
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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, page 41). If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the device and sensor are already paired.
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VO2 max. decline while exposed to high altitudes. Your Edge 1030 device provides acclimation notifications and corrections to your VO2 max. estimate and training status when the temperature is above 22ºC (72ºF) and when the altitude is above 800 m (2625 ft.).
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(Training Load Focus, page 19). Each feedback phrase, for example, "Highly Impacting VO2 Max." has a corresponding description in your Garmin Connect activity details. Aerobic Training Effect uses your heart rate to measure how the accumulated intensity of an exercise affects your aerobic fitness and indicates if the workout had a maintaining or improving effect on your fitness level.
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Recovery Time 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.
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Getting Your FTP Estimate 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, page 21).
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Knowing your stress score can help you decide if your body is ready for a tough workout or yoga. TIP: Garmin recommends that you measure your stress score at approximately the same time and under the same conditions every day.
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Select an option: • From your Edge device, select My Stats > Training Status > > Pause Training Status. • From your Garmin Connect settings, select Performance Stats > Training Status > > Pause Training Status. TIP: You should sync your device with your Garmin Connect account.
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Navigation Navigation features and settings also apply to navigating courses (Courses, page 26) and segments (Segments, page 8). • Locations and finding places (Locations, page 24) • Planning a course (Courses, page 26) • Route settings (Route Settings, page 31) • Map settings (Map Settings, page 30) Locations You can record and store locations in the device.
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Navigating to a Location 1 Select Navigation. 2 Select an option: • Select MTB Trail Navigation to navigate to a mountain bike trail network. • Select Browse Map to navigate to a location on the map. • Select Search to navigate to a point of interest, city, address, intersection, or known coordinates. TIP: You can select to narrow your search area.
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6 Select Courses You can send a course from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After it is saved to your device, you can navigate the course on your device. You can also create a custom course on your device.
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TIP: You can select to view an elevation plot of the route. 7 Select Ride. Following a Course From Garmin Connect Before you can download a course from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 45).
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Creating and Riding a Round-Trip Course The device can create a round-trip course based on a specified distance, starting location, and direction of navigation. 1 Select Navigation > Courses > Round-Trip Course. 2 Select Distance, and enter the total distance for the course. 3 Select Start Location.
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Viewing Course Details 1 Select Navigation > Courses > Saved Courses. 2 Select a course. 3 Select an option: • Select Summary to view details about the course. • Select Map to view the course on the map. • Select Elevation to view an elevation plot of the course. •...
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Course Options Select Navigation > Courses > Saved Courses > Turn Guidance: Enables or disables turn prompts. Off Course 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. Sort: Allows you to sort saved courses by name, distance, or date.
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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.
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Before you can enable incident detection on your device, you must set up emergency contact information in the Garmin Connect 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).
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2 Select Incident Detected > I'm Okay. A message is sent to all emergency contacts. Turning On LiveTrack Before you can start your first LiveTrack session, you must set up contacts in the Garmin Connect app. 1 Select > Safety & Tracking > LiveTrack.
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Starting a GroupTrack Session Before you can start a GroupTrack session, you must have a smartphone with the Garmin Connect app paired to your device (Pairing Your Smartphone, page 2). During a ride, you can see the riders in your GroupTrack session on the map.
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If the device detects motion, it sounds an alarm and sends an alert to your connected smartphone. Playing Audio Prompts on Your Smartphone Before you can set up audio prompts, you must have a smartphone with the Garmin Connect app paired to your Edge device.
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Auto Upload: Allows you to upload activities automatically over a known wireless network. Add Network: Connects your device to a wireless network. Wireless Sensors 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. Wireless Sensors...
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1 Snap the heart rate monitor module onto the strap. The Garmin logos on the module and the strap should be right-side up. 2 Wet the electrodes and the contact patches on the back of the strap to create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter.
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Setting Your Heart Rate Zones 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, page 38). For the most accurate calorie data during your activity, you should set your maximum heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart rate zones.
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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. 1 Place and hold the speed sensor on top of the wheel hub.
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Installing the Cadence 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. 1 Select the band size that fits your crank arm securely.
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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.
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(Adding a Data Screen, page 50). NOTE: The two data fields at the bottom of the screen can be customized. You can send the ride to the Garmin Connect app to view additional cycling dynamics data (Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect, page 46).
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You can customize the optional data fields (Adding a Data Screen, page 50). The Edge 1030 device displays current adjustment values when the sensor is in adjustment mode. Using an eBike Before you can use a compatible eBike, such as a Shimano STEPS eBike, you must pair it with your device ™...
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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. Viewing Your Ride 1 Select History >...
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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 app, or you can go to connect.garmin.com.
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Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect • Sync your Edge device with the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone. • Use the USB cable that came with your Edge device to send ride data to your Garmin Connect account on your computer.
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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.
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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.
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Updating Your Activity Profile You can customize ten activity profiles. You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular activity or trip. 1 Select > Activity Profiles. 2 Select an option: • Select a profile. • Select Create New to add or copy a profile. 3 If necessary, edit the name and color for the profile.
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Adding a Data Screen 1 Select > Activity Profiles. 2 Select a profile. 3 Select Data Screens > Add New > Data Screen. 4 Select a category, and select one or more data fields. 5 Select 6 Select an option. •...
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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.
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Auto Lap 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.
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Using Auto Pause 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.
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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. Sync Now: Allows you to sync your device with your compatible smartphone.
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Setting Up Extended Display Mode You can use your Edge 1030 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.
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Bluetooth 2.4 GHz @ 3 dBm nominal Wi‑Fi 2.4 GHz @ 18 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. Device Information...
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After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely. The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 10 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. 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. Device Information...
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A build up of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease the ability of the heart rate monitor to report accurate data. • Go to www.garmin.com/HRMcare for detailed washing instructions. • Rinse the strap after every use. • Machine wash the strap after every seven uses.
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6 Close the card holder, and slide to lock it. 7 Replace the cover, making sure the indicator points to 8 Use a coin to twist the cover clockwise back into place, making sure the indicator points to User Replaceable Batteries WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
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Replacing the Speed Sensor Battery The device uses one CR2032 battery. The LED flashes red to indicate a low battery level after two revolutions. 1 Locate the circular battery cover on the front of the sensor. 2 Twist the cover counter-clockwise until the cover is loose enough to remove. 3 Remove the cover and the battery 4 Wait 30 seconds.
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Replacing the Cadence Sensor Battery The device uses one CR2032 battery. The LED flashes red to indicate a low battery level after two revolutions. 1 Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the sensor. 2 Twist the cover counter-clockwise until the marker points to unlocked and the cover is loose enough to remove.
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• Remove your device from the Garmin Connect app and the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone to retry the pairing process. • If you bought a new smartphone, remove your device from the Garmin Connect app on the smartphone you intend to stop using.
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Getting More Information • Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates. • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. Appendix Data Fields Some data fields require optional accessories to display data.
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Avg %Max Heart Rate: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current activity. Avg Balance: The average left/right power balance for the current activity. Avg Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current activity. Avg Heart Rate: The average heart rate for the current activity. Avg L.
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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. Flow: The measurement of how consistently you maintain speed and smoothness through turns in the current activity.
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Lap Time Standing: The time spent standing while pedaling for the current lap. Lap VAM: The average ascent velocity for the current lap. Lap Watts/kg: The average power output in watts per kilogram for the current lap. Last Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the last completed lap. Last Lap Heart Rate: The average heart rate for the last completed lap.
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Target Power: The target power output during an activity. Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body temperature affects the temperature sensor. Time Ahead: The time ahead or behind the Virtual Partner. Time in Zone: The time elapsed in each heart rate or power zone. Time of Day: The time of day based on your current location and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving time).
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VO2 Max. Standard Ratings 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 55.4 52.5 48.9 45.7 42.1 Excellent 51.1 48.3 46.4 43.4 39.5 36.7 Good 45.4 42.4 39.2 35.5...
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Heart Rate Zone Calculations % of Maximum Heart Zone Perceived Exertion Benefits Rate Beginning-level aerobic training, 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing reduces stress Comfortable pace, slightly deeper Basic cardiovascular training, good 60–70% breathing, conversation possible recovery pace Moderate pace, more difficult to hold Improved aerobic capacity, optimal 70–80% conversation...
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(RF) energy for voice and data communications. The device emits RF energy below the published limits when operating in its maximum output power mode and when used with Garmin authorized accessories. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the device should be used in a compatible mount or as mounted per the installation instructions only.
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