Garmin Edge 520 Plus Owners Manual - Page 7
Acquiring Satellite Signals, Using the Backlight, Going for a Ride, Segments
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3 From the home screen, select . 4 Select an activity profile. 5 Select to start the timer. 6 If necessary, use the 2 mm hex key to remove the two screws on the back side of the mount , remove and rotate the connector, and replace the screws to change the orientation of the mount. 7 Replace and tighten the screw on the handlebar connector. NOTE: Garmin recommends tightening the screw so the mount is secure, with a maximum torque specification of 7 lbf-in. (0.8 N-m). You should check the tightness of the screw periodically. 8 Align the tabs on the back of the Edge device with the bike mount notches . 9 Press down slightly and turn the Edge device clockwise until it locks into place. 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. Using the Backlight • Select any key to turn on the backlight. • Select to adjust the backlight brightness. • From the home screen, select one or more options: ◦ To adjust the brightness, select > Brightness > Brightness. ◦ To adjust the timeout, select > Brightness > Backlight Timeout and select an option. Training Going for a Ride If your device was packaged with an ANT+ sensor, they are already paired and can be activated during initial setup. 1 Hold to turn on the device. 2 Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites. The satellite bars turn green when the device is ready. Training NOTE: History is recorded only while the timer is running. 6 Select or for additional data screens. 7 If necessary, select to view menu options such as alerts and data fields. 8 Select to stop the 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. Using the Shortcut Menu Shortcut menu options are available for data screens and accessory features. During a ride, appears on the data screens. Select to view the shortcut menu options. Using Virtual Partner® Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet your goals. 1 If necessary, enable the Virtual Partner screen for the activity profile (Customizing the Data Screens, page 16). 2 Go for a ride. 3 Select to view the Virtual Partner screen to see who is leading. 4 If necessary, select > Virtual Partner Speed to adjust the speed of the Virtual Partner during your ride. 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. Racing a segment: You can race a segment, trying to match or exceed your personal record or other cyclists who have ridden the segment. 3