EDGE 530 ® Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Device Overview ......................................................................... 1 Viewing the Status Page ........................................................ 1 Viewing Widgets .................................................................... 1 Using the Shortcut Menu ....................................................... 1 Pairing Your Smartphone ...........................................
Updating the Vector Software Using the Edge Device ........ 16 Situational Awareness .............................................................. 16 Using Electronic Shifters ........................................................... 16 Using an eBike .......................................................................... 16 Viewing eBike Sensor Details .............................................. 16 Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor ........................................
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. Device Overview The status page 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.
Installing the Out-Front Mount NOTE: If you do not have this mount, you can skip this task. 1 Select a secure location to mount the Edge device where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your bike. 2 Use the hex key to remove the screw from the handlebar connector . 2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the device. 3 Plug the large end of the USB cable into an AC adapter or a computer USB port. 4 Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
Acquiring Satellite Signals The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the GPS position. 1 Go outdoors to an open area. The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky. 2 Wait while the device locates satellites. It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals. Training Going for a Ride 3 Select an option: • If the handlebar diameter is 25.4 mm, place the thicker pad around the handlebar.
The information in this manual applies to both Garmin Connect segments and Strava segments. Using the Strava Segment Explore Widget The Strava Segment Explore widget allows you to view and ride nearby Strava segments. From the Strava Segment Explore widget, select a segment. The segment appears on the map. Following a Segment From Garmin Connect Before you can download and follow a segment from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 17).
Stopping a Workout • At any time, select next step. • At any time, select • At any time, select workout. to end a workout step and begin the to stop the activity timer. > Stop Workout > OK to end the Deleting Workouts 1 Select Menu > Training > Workouts > Workout Options > Delete Multiple. 2 Select one or more workouts. 3 Select Delete Workouts > OK. About the Training Calendar The training calendar on your device is an extension of the training calendar or schedule you set up in Garmin Connect.
The resistance force applied by the trainer is adjusted to maintain a constant power output based on your speed. > Set Target Power to adjust the 5 If necessary, select target power during your activity. Setting a Training Target The training target feature works with the Virtual Partner feature so you can train toward a set distance, distance and time, or distance and speed goal.
with a compatible heart rate monitor and power meter to display your cycling VO2 max. estimate. 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 15). If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the device and sensor are already paired.
Anaerobic focus: Your training load is mostly intense activity. This leads to rapid fitness gains, but should be balanced with low aerobic activities. Above targets: Your training load is higher than optimal, and you should consider scaling back the duration and frequency of your workouts. About Training Effect Training Effect measures the impact of an activity on your aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Training Effect accumulates during the activity.
4 Select Menu > My Stats > FTP. Reverting a Personal Record Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts per kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the color gauge. Viewing Your Stress Score Before you can view your stress score, you must put on a chest heart rate monitor and pair it with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 15).
Creating a Course on Your Device Navigating Back to Start At any point during your ride, you can return to the starting point. Go for a ride. Select to view the shortcut menu. Select Back to Start. Select Along Same Route or Most Direct Route. Select Ride. The device navigates you back to the starting point of your ride. 1 2 3 4 5 Stopping Navigation Select > Stop Navigation > OK. Editing Locations 1 Select Menu > Navigation > Saved Locations. 2 Select a location. 3 Select Edit.
4 Select Always Display to make the course appear on the Guide Text: Sets when the turn-by-turn navigation prompts are shown (requires routable maps). Map Visibility: Allows you to set advanced map features. Map Information: Enables or disables the maps currently loaded on the device. Using ClimbPro Browsing the Map 1 Select Menu > Navigation > Browse Map. 2 Select an option: map. 5 Select Color, and select a color. 6 Select Course Points to include course points on the map.
Assistance: Allows you to send an automated text message with your name and GPS location to your emergency contacts using the Garmin Connect app. Audio prompts: Allows the Garmin Connect app to play status announcements on your smartphone during a ride. Bike alarm: Allows you to enable an alarm that sounds on the device and sends an alert to your smartphone when the device detects motion. Connect IQ downloadable features: Allows you to download Connect IQ features from the Connect IQ app.
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 1). During a ride, you can see the riders in your GroupTrack session on the map. 1 On the Edge device, select Menu > Settings > Safety & Tracking > GroupTrack to enable viewing connections on the map screen. 2 From the Garmin Connect app, select or . 3 Select Safety & Tracking > LiveTrack > GroupTrack.
NOTE: Other Wi‑Fi settings appear only when Wi‑Fi is enabled. 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. Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can skip this task.
2 Pull the strap hook around the wheel hub, and attach it to the on the sensor. Data Averaging for Cadence or Power The non-zero data-averaging setting is available if you are training with an optional cadence sensor or power meter. The default setting excludes zero values that occur when you are not pedaling. You can change the value of this setting (Data Recording Settings, page 20). Pairing Your Wireless Sensors The sensor may be tilted when installed on an asymmetrical hub.
4 Keep your power meter active by pedaling until the message appears. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Pedal-Based Power Vector measures pedal-based power. Vector measures the force you apply a few hundred times every second. Vector also measures your cadence or rotational pedaling speed. By measuring the force, the direction of force, the rotation of the crank arm, and time, Vector can determine power (watts).
your time in training zones during your ride (Adding a Data Screen, page 18). 1 Select Menu > History > Rides. 2 Select a ride. 3 Select an option: • If your ride has data from one sensor, select Time in HR Zone or Time in Power Zone. • If your ride has data from both sensors, select Time in Zone, and select Heart Rate Zones or Power Zones. Deleting Rides 1 Select Menu > History > Rides > Delete. 2 Select one or more rides to delete. 3 Select Delete Rides > OK.
NOTE: If you are using an Apple computer, you must empty the Trash folder to completely remove the files. ® 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.
• Select Done. 7 Select or to change the layout. 8 Select . 9 Select an option. • Select a data field, then select another data field to rearrange them. • Select a data field twice to change it. 10 Select Done. Editing a Data Screen 1 Select Menu > Settings > Activity Profiles. 2 Select a profile. 3 Select Data Screens. 4 Select a data screen. 5 Select Layout and Data Fields. 6 Select or to change the layout. 7 Select . 8 Select an option.
1 Select Menu > Settings > Activity Profiles. 2 Select a profile. 3 Select Auto Features > Auto Sleep. 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. NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or paused. 1 Select Menu > Settings > Activity Profiles. 2 Select a profile.
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 15). 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 15). Log HRV: Sets the device to record your heart rate variability during an activity.
Viewing Device Information You can view device information, such as the unit ID, software version, and license agreement. Select Menu > Settings > System > About > Copyright Info. Viewing Regulatory and Compliance Information The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label may provide regulatory information, such as identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings, as well as applicable product and licensing information. 1 Select Menu.
• Select the GPS setting (Changing the Satellite Setting, page 20). • Remove wireless sensors that you no longer use. Turning On Battery Save Mode 2 Twist the cover counter-clockwise until the marker points to unlocked and the cover is loose enough to remove. 3 Remove the cover and the battery . 4 Wait 30 seconds. 5 Insert the new battery into the cover, observing polarity. NOTE: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket. 6 Twist the cover clockwise until the marker points to locked.
1 Go for a ride. 2 Select > Set Elevation. 3 Enter the elevation, and select . Temperature Readings The device may display temperature readings that are higher than the actual air temperature if the device is placed in direct sunlight, held in your hand, or is charging with an external 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.
Elevation: The altitude of your current location above or below sea level. Elevation Graph: A line graph showing your current elevation, total ascent, and total descent for the current activity. EPOC: The amount of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) for the current activity. EPOC indicates the strenuousness of your workout. ETA at Destination: The estimated time of day when you will reach the final destination (adjusted to the local time of the destination).
Power Zone: The current range of power output (1 to 7) based on your FTP or custom settings. Rear Gear: The rear bike gear from a gear position sensor. Reps to Go: During a workout, the remaining repetitions. Respiration Rate: Your respiration rate in breaths per minute (brpm). Right Peak Pwr Phase: The current power phase peak angle for the right leg. Power phase peak is the angle range over which the rider produces the peak portion of the driving force.
Heart Rate Zone Calculations Zone % of Maximum Heart Rate Perceived Exertion 1 Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing 2 3 4 5 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100% Benefits Beginning-level aerobic training, reduces stress Comfortable pace, slightly deeper breathing, conversation possible Basic cardiovascular training, good recovery pace Moderate pace, more difficult to hold conversation Improved aerobic capacity, optimal cardiovascular training Fast pace and a bit Improved anaerobic uncomfo
Index A accessories 14, 15, 24 acclimation 7 alerts 19 altimeter, calibrating 23 altitude 7 ANT+ sensors 1, 14–16 fitness equipment 5 pairing 5, 15 applications 11, 13, 18 smartphone 1 assistance 12 Auto Lap 19 Auto Pause 20 auto scroll 20 auto sleep 19 B back to start 10 backlight 20 bands 24 battery charging 1 maximizing 23 replacing 22 type 2 Bluetooth sensors 1, 14 Bluetooth technology 11, 13, 20 C cadence 15 alerts 19 calendar 5 calibrating, power meter 15 calorie, alerts 19 cleaning the device 22 co
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