User Manual

Data Recording Settings
Select Menu > Settings > System > Data Recording.
Recording Interval: Controls how the device records activity data. The Smart option records key points where
you change direction, speed, or heart rate. The 1 Sec option records 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 39).
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 39).
Log HRV: Sets the device to record your heart rate variability during an activity.
Changing the Units of Measure
You can customize units of measure for distance and speed, elevation, temperature, weight, position format,
and time format.
1 Select Menu > Settings > System > Units.
2 Select a measurement type.
3 Select a unit of measure for the setting.
Turning the Device Tones On and Off
1 Select Menu > Settings > System.
2 Select an option:
• To change the setting for alerts and notifications, select Tones.
• To change the setting for key presses, select Key Tones.
Changing the Device Language
Select Menu > Settings > System > Language.
Time Zones
Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites or sync with your smartphone, the device automatically
detects your time zone and the current time of day.
Setting Up Extended Display Mode
You can use your Edge 530 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.
1 From your Edge device, select Menu > Settings > Extended Display Mode > Connect Watch.
2 From your compatible Garmin watch, select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New > Extended
Display.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions on your Edge device and Garmin watch to complete the pairing process.
The data screens from your paired watch appear on the Edge device when the devices are paired.
NOTE: Normal Edge device functions are disabled while using Extended Display mode.
After pairing your compatible Garmin watch with your Edge device, they connect automatically the next time you
use Extended Display mode.
Exiting Extended Display Mode
While the device is in Extended Display mode, select > Exit Extended Display Mode > OK.
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