Edge 520 ® Owner’s Manual July 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01844-00_0A
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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 .....................
Changing the Start Notice .................................................... 14 Bluetooth Settings .....................................................................14 System Settings ........................................................................ 14 Display Settings ................................................................... 14 Data Recording Settings ...................................................... 14 Changing the Units of Measure ...........................................
Introduction 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. 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 À on the back of the bike mount. The rubber tabs align with the back of the bike mount so it stays in place.
• 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.
For example, you can change the name or color of the course. 6 Select > Ride. 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. Select Save Ride. Using Virtual Partner ® Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet your goals. 1 Go for a ride.
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 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.
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.
Superior Excellent Green Good Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data Orange Fair Red Poor If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips. • Reapply water to the electrodes and contact patches (if applicable). • Tighten the strap on your chest. • Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes. • Follow the care instructions (Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor, page 15). • Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of the strap.
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.
1 2 3 4 Select Menu > History > Rides. Select a ride. Select Time in Zone. Select an option. NOTE: Some data requires an optional accessory such as a heart rate monitor. Deleting Rides 1 Select Menu > History > Rides > Delete. 2 Select one or more rides to delete. 3 Select Delete Rides > OK. Viewing Data Totals You can view the accumulated data you have saved to the device, including the number of rides, time, distance, and calories. 1 Select Menu > History > Totals.
Transferring Files to Another Edge Device Deleting Files You can transfer courses, segments, and workouts wirelessly from one compatible Edge device to another using Bluetooth technology. 1 Turn on both Edge devices, and bring them within range (3 m) of each other. From the device that contains the files, select Menu > 2 Settings > Device Transfers > Share Files. 3 Select a file type to share. 4 Select one or more files to transfer.
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 Menu > Settings > Activity Profiles. 2 Select an option: • Select a profile. • Select Create New to add a new profile. 3 If necessary, edit the name and color for the profile. 4 Select an option: • Select Data Screens to customize the data screens and data fields (Customizing the Data Screens, page 13).
• Select Start and Lap to trigger the lap counter at the GPS and at any location during location where you select the ride where you select . • Select Mark and Lap to trigger the lap counter at a specific GPS location marked before the ride and at any location during the ride where you select . If necessary, customize the lap data fields (Customizing the 5 Data Screens, page 13). Marking Laps by Distance You can use the Auto Lap feature to mark the lap at a specific distance automatically.
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, page 9). 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, page 9).
NOTE: This deletes all user-entered information, but it does not delete your history. Select Menu > Settings > System > Device Reset > Factory Reset > OK. Maximizing Battery Life 3 Wait 30 seconds. 4 Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up. NOTE: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket. 5 Replace the back cover and the four screws. NOTE: Do not overtighten. After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you may need to pair it with the device again.
• Map, chart, or course updates Getting More Information • Go to www.garmin.com/intosports. • Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter. • Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. Appendix Data Fields 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.
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.
Heart Rate Zone Calculations 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 Zone % of Maximum Heart Rate Perceived Exertion Benefits 4 80–90%
Software License Agreement BY USING THE DEVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries (“Garmin”) grant you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and/or its thirdparty providers.
Index A accessories 7, 9, 17 alerts 13 altimeter, calibrating 6 ANT+ sensors 2, 7, 9 fitness equipment 5, 6 pairing 9 applications 11 Auto Lap 13, 14 Auto Pause 14 auto scroll 14 auto sleep 14 B backlight 2, 14 bands 16 battery charging 1 maximizing 16 replacing 15, 16 type 1 Bluetooth technology 11, 12, 14 C cadence 9 alerts 13 calendar 5 calibrating, power meter 9 calorie, alerts 13 cleaning the device 15 computer, connecting 12 courses 3 deleting 4 editing 3 loading 3 customizing the device 13 cycling
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