Edge 520 ® Owner’s Manual August 2016 190-01844-00_0B
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Getting Started ............................................................................ 1 Charging the Device ................................................................... 1 About the Battery ................................................................... 1 Installing the Standard Mount ..................................................... 1 Installing the Out-Front Mount .....................
Using Auto Pause ................................................................ 14 Using Auto Sleep ................................................................. 14 Using Auto Scroll ................................................................. 14 Changing the Start Notice .................................................... 14 Bluetooth Settings .....................................................................14 System Settings .................................................................
Introduction 2 Place the rubber disk À on the back of the bike mount. The rubber tabs align with the back of the bike mount so it stays in place. WARNING 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. Getting Started When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and learn about the basic features.
• From the home screen, select . • During a ride, select > Status Page. 8 Press down slightly and turn the Edge device clockwise until it locks into place. Releasing the Edge 1 Turn the Edge clockwise to unlock the device. 2 Lift the Edge off the mount. Turning On the Device The first time you turn on the device, you are prompted to configure system settings and profiles. 1 Hold . 2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
The course appears in the list. 4 Select the course, and review the course details. 5 If necessary, select Settings to edit the course details. For example, you can change the name or color of the course. Select > Ride. 6 Following a Course From the Web 6 7 8 9 NOTE: History is recorded only while the timer is running. Select or for additional data screens. If necessary, select to view menu options such as alerts and data fields. Select to stop the timer.
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. Delete: Allows you to delete all or multiple saved courses from the device. Deleting a Course 1 Select Menu > Training > Courses. 2 Select a course. 3 Select Delete > OK. Segments You can send segments from your Garmin Connect account to your device.
After you begin a workout, the device displays each step of the workout, the target (if any), and current workout data. 3 Select Duration, enter a distance or time interval value for Stopping a Workout 4 5 6 • At any time, select to end a workout step. • At any time, select to view the workout steps screen, and select > Stop Workout > OK to end the workout. • At any time, select > Stop Workout to stop the timer and end the workout. TIP: When you save your ride, your workout ends automatically.
2 3 4 5 Select or to set the resistance force applied by the trainer. Select an activity profile. Start pedaling. If necessary, select > Set Resistance to adjust the resistance during your activity. Setting Target Power 1 Select Menu > Training > Indoor Trainer > Set Target Power. 2 Set the target power value. 3 Select an activity profile. 4 Start pedaling. The resistance force applied by the trainer is adjusted to maintain a constant power output based on your speed.
2 Select to view the map. 3 Select > Zoom Map In/Out. 4 Select an option: • Enable Auto Zoom to automatically set a zoom level for the map. • Disable Auto Zoom to zoom in or out manually. 5 If necessary, select Set Zoom Level. 6 Select an option: • To zoom in manually, select . • To zoom out manually, select . 7 Select to save the zoom level (optional). ANT+ Sensors Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ sensors.
VO2 max. data and analysis is provided with permission from The Cooper Institute . For more information, see the appendix (VO2 Max. Standard Ratings, page 19), 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.
Setting Your Power Zones 4 Rotate the crank arm to check for clearance. The sensor and bands should not contact any part of your bike or shoe. NOTE: The LED flashes green for five seconds to indicate activity after two revolutions. 5 Take a 15 minute test ride and inspect the sensor and bands to ensure there is no evidence of damage. About the Speed and Cadence Sensors Cadence data from the cadence sensor is always recorded.
3 If necessary, select > Data Fields to change a data field (Customizing the Data Screens, page 13). NOTE: The two data fields at the bottom of the screen à can be customized. You can send the ride to your Garmin Connect account to view additional cycling dynamics data (Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect, page 11). Power Phase Data Power phase is the pedal stroke region (between the start crank angle and the end crank angle) where you produce positive power.
Upload your history to Garmin Connect periodically to keep track of all your ride data. Viewing Your Ride 1 Select Menu > History > Rides. 2 Select a ride. 3 Select an option. Viewing Your Time in Each Training Zone 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.
Pairing Your Smartphone 1 Go to www.garmin.com/intosports/apps, and download the Garmin Connect Mobile app to your smartphone. 2 Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device. 3 From your device, select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Enable > Pair Smartphone, and follow the on-screen instructions. 4 Open the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
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.
7 If necessary, select . 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, page 15). 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. 1 Select Menu > Settings > Activity Profiles. 2 Select a profile. 3 Select Alerts.
NOTE: This setting appears only after the device is paired with a compatible smartphone equipped with Bluetooth Smart wireless technology. 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. Time Zones System Settings Specifications Select Menu > Settings > System.
Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor 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. • Go to www.garmin.com/HRMcare for detailed washing instructions. • Rinse the strap after every use. • Machine wash the strap after every seven uses. • Do not put the strap in a dryer. • When drying the strap, hang it up or lay it flat.
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, and license agreement. Select Menu > Settings > System > About.
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).
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.
Wheel Size L (mm) 26 × 7/8 1920 26 × 1(59) 1913 26 × 1(65) 1952 26 × 1.25 1953 26 × 1-1/8 1970 26 × 1-3/8 2068 26 × 1-1/2 2100 26 × 1.40 2005 26 × 1.50 2010 26 × 1.75 2023 26 × 1.95 2050 26 × 2.00 2055 26 × 2.10 2068 26 × 2.125 2070 26 × 2.35 2083 26 × 3.
Index A accessories 7, 9, 17 alerts 13, 14 altimeter, calibrating 6 ANT+ sensors 2, 7, 9, 10 fitness equipment 5, 6 pairing 9 applications 11, 12 Auto Lap 14 Auto Pause 14 auto scroll 14 auto sleep 14 B backlight 2, 15 bands 17 battery charging 1 maximizing 16 replacing 16 type 1 Bluetooth technology 11, 12, 14 C cadence 9 alerts 13 calendar 5 calibrating, power meter 9 calorie, alerts 14 cleaning the device 15, 16 computer, connecting 12 Connect IQ 12 courses 3 deleting 4 editing 3 loading 3 customizing
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