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Garmin Edge 520 | Owners Manual - Page 1
Edge® 520 Owner's Manual July 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01844-00_0A
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of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, ANT+®, Auto Lap®, Auto Pause®, Edge®, and Virtual Partner
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Rides 11 Viewing Data Totals 11 Deleting Data Totals 11 Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect 11 Garmin Connect 11 Bluetooth® Connected Features 11 Pairing Your Smartphone 11 Transferring Files to Another Edge Device 12 Data Recording 12 Data Management 12 Connecting the Device to Your
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Sensor Battery ... 16 Troubleshooting 16 Resetting the Device 16 Clearing User Data 16 Maximizing Battery Life 16 Improving GPS Satellite Reception 16 Temperature Readings 16 Replacement O-rings 16 Viewing Device Information 16 Updating the Software 16 Support and Updates 16 Getting
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turns on. 5 Charge the device completely. About the Battery WARNING This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide connector around the rubber pad. 6 Replace and tighten the screw. NOTE: Garmin® recommends a torque specification of 7 lbfin
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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. If your device includes
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see the courses while you are riding, but not follow or navigate a particular course. 1 Select Menu > Training > Courses. 2 Select the course. 3 Select Settings. 4 Select Always Display to make the course appear on the map. 5 Select Color, and select a color. 6 Select Course Points to include course
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Strava membership, go to the segments widget in your Garmin Connect account. For more information, go to www.strava.com. The information in this manual applies to both Garmin Connect segments and Strava , and turn it on. 6 Select Menu > Training > Segments. 7 Select the segment. 8 Select Map > Ride
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. 4 Review the training plan in your calendar. 5 Select , and follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors, page 9). You can use your device with an indoor trainer to simulate resistance while following a course, activity, or workout. While using an indoor trainer, GPS is turned
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life. NOTE: Any change to the GPS setting is saved to the active profile. You can create customized activity profiles for each type of biking (Updating Your Activity Profile, page 13). 1 Select Menu > Settings > Activity Profiles. 2 Select a profile. 3 Select GPS Mode > Off. When GPS is turned
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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 and supported troubleshooting tips (Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 8). Recovery Advisor You can use your Garmin device paired
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functioning properly, paired, and have good battery life. • During zone values update automatically, but you can also edit each value manually. 3 Select 10 minutes. • Follow the care instructions (Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor can skip this task. TIP: Garmin recommends you secure your bike on
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not match your personal abilities. You can manually adjust your zones on the device or using Garmin Connect. If you know your functional pair it with your device, and begin actively recording data with it. For calibration instructions specific to your power meter, see the manufacturer's instructions
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you apply force. Updating the Vector Software Using the Edge Device Before you can update the software, you must pair your Edge device with your Vector system. 1 Send your ride data to your Garmin Connect account (Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect, page 11). Garmin Connect automatically looks for
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map Edge device. Social media interactions: Allows you to post an update to your favorite social media website when you upload an activity to Garmin Connect. Weather updates Garmin Connect Mobile app help. 5 From your device, select Pair Bluetooth Smart Device, and follow the on-screen instructions
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Edge device to another using Bluetooth technology. 1 Turn on both Edge power meter is paired, the device records system documentation to learn how to map the drive. 2 On your should not be deleted. 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, navigation settings. User Profile: You can update
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When Off is selected, you must zoom in or out manually. Guide Text: Sets when the turn prompts are shown. Changing the Map Orientation 1 Select Menu > Settings > Activity Profiles. 2 Select a profile. 3 Select Map > Orientation. 4 Select an option: • Select North Up to show north at the top of the
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Bluetooth connected features, including LiveTrack and activity uploads to Garmin Connect. Pair Bluetooth Smart Device: Connects your device with a compatible smartphone using Bluetooth : Sets the length of time before the backlight turns off. Color Mode: Sets the device to display day or night
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Reset > Initial Setup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Time Zones Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites, the device automatically detects your time zone and the current time of day. Device Information Specifications Edge Specifications Battery type Battery life Operating
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instructions. 3 Do not disconnect your device from the computer during the update process. Support and Updates Garmin Express provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices. • Product registration • Product manuals • Software updates • Data uploads to Garmin Connect 16 Troubleshooting
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• 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
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Dest.: The estimated time remaining before you reach the destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear. Time to Go: During a workout, the remaining ascended since the last reset. Total Descent: The total elevation distance descended since the last reset. Trainer Resistance: The
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Heart Rate Zone Calculations Zone % of Maximum Heart Rate Perceived Exertion 1 50-60% Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing 2 60-70% 3 70-80% Comfortable pace, slightly deeper breathing, conversation possible Moderate pace, more difficult to hold conversation Benefits Beginning-level aerobic
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, 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
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7 registering the device 16 replacing the battery 15 resetting the device 16 S satellite signals 2, 16 saving activities 2 screen 14 segments 4 deleting 4 settings 2, 12, 14, 15 device 15 shortcuts 2 sleep mode 14 smart recording 12 smartphone 2, 11, 14 software updating 10, 16 version 16 software
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Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Introduction	5
Getting Started	5
Charging the Device	5
About the Battery	5
Installing the Standard Mount	5
Installing the Out-Front Mount	5
Releasing the Edge	6
Turning On the Device	6
Keys	6
Viewing the Status Page	6
Using the Backlight	6
Using the Shortcut Menu	6
Acquiring Satellite Signals	6
Training	6
Going for a Ride	6
Using Virtual Partner®	7
Courses	7
Creating a Course on Your Device	7
Following a Course From the Web	7
Tips for Training with Courses	7
Stopping a Course	7
Displaying a Course on the Map	7
Viewing Course Details	7
Course Options	7
Deleting a Course	8
Segments	8
Strava™ Segments	8
Following a Segment From the Web	8
Enabling Segments	8
Racing a Segment	8
Viewing Segment Details	8
Segment Options	8
Deleting a Segment	8
Workouts	8
Following a Workout From the Web	8
Starting a Workout	8
Stopping a Workout	9
Previewing a Workout	9
Deleting a Workout	9
Deleting Multiple Workouts	9
About the Training Calendar	9
Using Garmin Connect Training Plans	9
Interval Workouts	9
Creating an Interval Workout	9
Starting an Interval Workout	9
Using an ANT‍+ Indoor Trainer	9
Setting Resistance	9
Setting Target Power	10
Setting a Training Target	10
Cancelling a Training Target	10
Personal Records	10
Viewing Your Personal Records	10
Reverting a Personal Record	10
Deleting All Personal Records	10
Training Zones	10
Training Indoors	10
Navigation	10
Locations	10
Marking Your Location	10
Navigating to a Saved Location	10
Editing Locations	10
Deleting a Location	10
Setting Your Elevation	10
Zooming the Map	10
ANT‍+ Sensors	11
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor	11
Recovery Advisor	11
Turning On the Recovery Advisor	11
About VO2 Max.‍ Estimates	11
Getting Your VO2 Max.‍ Estimate	11
Tips for Cycling VO2 Max.‍ Estimates	12
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones	12
About Heart Rate Zones	12
Fitness Goals	12
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data	12
Installing the Speed Sensor	12
Installing the Cadence Sensor	12
About the Speed and Cadence Sensors	13
Data Averaging for Cadence or Power	13
Pairing Your ANT‍+ Sensors	13
Training with Power Meters	13
Setting Your Power Zones	13
Calibrating Your Power Meter	13
Pedal-Based Power	13
Cycling Dynamics	13
Using Cycling Dynamics	13
Power Phase Data	14
Platform Center Offset	14
Updating the Vector Software Using the Edge Device	14
Getting Your FTP Estimate	14
Conducting an FTP Test	14
Automatically Calculating FTP	14
Using Shimano® Di2™ Shifters	14
Using the Weight Scale	14
History	14
Viewing Your Ride	14
Viewing Your Time in Each Training Zone	14
Deleting Rides	15
Viewing Data Totals	15
Deleting Data Totals	15
Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect	15
Garmin Connect	15
Bluetooth® Connected Features	15
Pairing Your Smartphone	15
Transferring Files to Another Edge Device	16
Data Recording	16
Data Management	16
Connecting the Device to Your Computer	16
Transferring Files to Your Device	16
Deleting Files	16
Disconnecting the USB Cable	16
Customizing Your Device	16
Profiles	16
Setting Up Your User Profile	16
About Lifetime Athletes	16
About Training Settings	16
Updating Your Activity Profile	17
Customizing the Data Screens	17
Changing the Satellite Setting	17
Map Settings	17
Changing the Map Orientation	17
Alerts	17
Setting Range Alerts	17
Setting a Recurring Alert	17
Auto Lap	17
Marking Laps by Position	17
Marking Laps by Distance	18
Using Auto Pause	18
Using Auto Sleep	18
Using Auto Scroll	18
Changing the Start Notice	18
Bluetooth Settings	18
System Settings	18
Display Settings	18
Data Recording Settings	18
Changing the Units of Measure	19
Turning the Device Tones On and Off	19
Changing the Device Language	19
Changing the Configuration Settings	19
Time Zones	19
Device Information	19
Specifications	19
Edge Specifications	19
Heart Rate Monitor Specifications	19
Speed Sensor and Cadence Sensor Specifications	19
Device Care	19
Cleaning the Device	19
Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor	19
User Replaceable Batteries	19
Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery	19
Replacing the Speed Sensor or Cadence Sensor Battery	20
Troubleshooting	20
Resetting the Device	20
Clearing User Data	20
Maximizing Battery Life	20
Improving GPS Satellite Reception	20
Temperature Readings	20
Replacement O-rings	20
Viewing Device Information	20
Updating the Software	20
Support and Updates	20
Getting More Information	21
Appendix	21
Data Fields	21
FTP Ratings	22
Heart Rate Zone Calculations	23
VO2 Max.‍ Standard Ratings	23
Wheel Size and Circumference	23
Software License Agreement	24

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Owner’s Manual

July 2015

Printed in Taiwan

190-01844-00_0A