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    EDGE® 540 Owner's Manual
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    or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or product. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, ANT+®, Auto Lap®, Auto Pause®, Edge®, Forerunner®, inReach®, and Virtual Partner® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd.
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    Training Status 4 Training Plans 4 Using Garmin Connect Training Plans 4 Viewing the Training Calendar 4 Power Guide 5 Creating a Power Guide 5 Starting a Power Guide 5 Workouts 6 Creating a Custom Workout on Garmin Connect 6 Following a Workout From Garmin Connect 6 Daily Suggested
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    ......... 45 Situational Awareness 46 Using the Varia Camera Controls..... 46 Enabling the Green Threat Level Tone 46 Using Electronic Shifters 46 The Edge 540 Bike Computer and Your eBike 46 Viewing eBike Sensor Details........... 46 inReach Remote 47 Using the inReach Remote 47 ii Table of
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    59 Installing the Standard Mount 60 Installing the Out-Front Mount 61 Releasing the Edge 61 Installing the Mountain Bike Mount..... 62 Product Updates 63 Updating the Software Using 68 Replacing the Cadence Sensor Battery 69 Troubleshooting 69 Resetting the Device 69 Table of Contents iii
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    69 Maximizing Battery Life 70 Turning On Battery Saver Mode....... 70 My phone will not connect to the device 70 Tips for Using the Edge 540 Solar Bike Computer 71 Improving GPS Satellite Reception...... 71 My device is in the wrong language..... 71 Setting Your Elevation 71 Temperature Readings
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    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
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    Viewing Widgets Your device is preloaded with several widgets, and more are available when you pair your device with a phone or other compatible device. 1 From the home screen, press until the settings widget appears. 2 Select or to view more widgets. The settings widget appears. A flashing icon
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    Training Going for a Ride If your device was packaged with a wireless 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. 3 From
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    Connect, page 48), and you must pair the Edge device with a compatible phone. 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or . 2 Select Training & Planning > Training Plans. 3 Select and schedule a training plan. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Review the training plan in your calendar. Viewing
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    plan your effort on a course. Your Edge device uses your FTP, the course elevation, and the projected time it will take you to complete the course to create a customized power guide. One of the most important steps in planning a successful power guide strategy is choosing your effort level. Putting
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    Training & Planning > Workouts. 3 Find a workout, or create and save a new workout. 4 Select or Send to Device. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Daily Suggested Workouts Daily suggested workouts are recommended based on your previous activities saved to your Garmin Connect account. When you are
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    the segment. Strava™ Segments You can download Strava segments to your Edge 540 device. Follow Strava segments to compare your performance with your past more information, go to www.strava.com. The information in this manual applies to both Garmin Connect segments and Strava segments. Using the
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    the Garmin Connect app. • Go to connect.garmin.com. 2 Select a segment. 3 Select or Send to Device. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 5 On the Edge bike computer, select Training > Segments. 6 Select the segment. 7 Select Ride. Enabling Segments You can choose which segments currently loaded on
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    . While using an indoor trainer, GPS is turned off automatically. 1 Select Training > Smart Trainer. 2 Select an option: • Select Free Ride to manually adjust the resistance level. • Select Follow a Course to follow a saved course (Courses, page 26). • Select Follow an Activity to follow a saved
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    > Do Workout. 2 Press to start the activity timer. 3 When your interval workout has a warm up, press to begin the first interval. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. When you complete all of the intervals, a message appears. 10 Training
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    5 Press to start the activity timer. Training for a Race Event Your Edge bike computer can suggest daily workouts to help you train for a cycling event, to your Garmin Connect calendar, you can view the event on your Edge bike computer by adding the primary event glance (Customizing the Glances,
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    , and select Save. My Stats The Edge 540 bike computer can track your personal statistics power meter. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics™. For more information, For a more accurate rating, you can conduct a guided test. HRV stress test: The HRV (heart rate variability
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    , VO2 max. is an indication of athletic performance and should increase as your level of fitness improves. VO2 max. estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat. You can use your Garmin device paired with a compatible heart rate monitor and power meter to display your cycling VO2 max. estimate
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    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 43). If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the device and sensor are
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    training can have a positive impact on your fitness, but you may notice a temporary VO2 max. decline while exposed to high altitudes. Your Edge 540 device provides acclimation notifications and corrections to your VO2 max. estimate and training status when the temperature is above 22ºC (72ºF) and
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    Training Load Focus In order to maximize performance and fitness gains, training should be distributed across three categories: low aerobic, high aerobic, and anaerobic. Training load focus shows you how much of your training is currently in each category and provides training targets. Training load
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    and potentially harmful without Overreaching and potentially harmful without enough recovery time. enough recovery time. Training Effect technology is provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics. For more information, go to www .firstbeat.com. Recovery Time You can use your Garmin device with
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    Viewing Your Recovery Time Before you can use the recovery time feature, you must have a Garmin device with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor paired with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 43). If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the
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    Getting Your FTP Estimate The device uses your user profile information from the initial setup to estimate your functional threshold power (FTP). For a more accurate FTP value, you can conduct an FTP test using a paired power meter and heart rate monitor (Conducting an FTP Test, page 19). Select >
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    Automatically Calculating FTP Before the device can calculate your functional threshold power (FTP), you must have a paired power meter and heart rate monitor (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 43). NOTE: The estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires a few rides to learn about
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    Viewing Your Real-Time Stamina Your device can provide real-time stamina estimates based on your heart rate data and VO2 max. estimate (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page 13). How hard you are working during an activity affects how quickly your stamina drains. Real-time stamina tracking works by
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    device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 43). Stress score is the result of a three-minute test performed while standing still, where the Edge device analyzes heart rate variability to determine your overall stress. Training, sleep, nutrition, and general life stress all impact how an athlete
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    Organization recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity activity. The Edge device, when paired with a heart rate monitor, tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous activities, your weekly intensity minutes
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    Training Zones • Heart rate zones (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 40) • Power zones (Setting Your Power Zones, page 43) Navigation Navigation features and settings also apply to navigating courses (Courses, page 26) and segments (Segments, page 7). • Locations and finding places (Locations,
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    of the last 50 locations you have found. • Select > Searching near: to narrow your search area. 3 Select a location. 4 Select Ride. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to your destination. Navigating Back to Start At any point during your ride, you can return to the starting point. 1 Go for a ride
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    the name or color of the course. 6 Select Ride. Creating a Course from a Recent Ride You can create a new course from a ride you saved on this Edge device. 1 Select History > Rides. 2 Select a ride. 3 Select > Save Ride as Course. 4 Enter a name for the course, and select . 26 Navigation
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    with the Garmin Connect app. • Sync your device using the Garmin Express™ application. On the Edge device, the course appears on the home screen. 6 Select the course. NOTE: If necessary, ability for the course. • Select Power Guide to view an analysis of your effort for the course. Navigation 27
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    app, you can save your favorite trail routes or browse for routes nearby. You can download Trailforks mountain bike trail routes to your Edge bike computer. Downloaded routes appear in the saved courses list. To sign up for a Trailforks membership, go to www.trailforks.com. 28 Navigation
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    Using ClimbPro The ClimbPro feature helps you manage your effort for upcoming climbs. You can view details about the climbs, including when they occur, average gradient, and total ascent. The climb scores, based on length and gradient, are indicated by color (Climb Categories, page 30). 1 Enable the
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    map is shown on the page. Auto Zoom: Automatically selects a zoom level for the map. When Off is selected, you must zoom in or out manually. Guide Text: Sets when the turn-by-turn navigation prompts are shown (requires routable maps). Appearance: Customizes the appearance settings on the map (Map
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    doing so can cause a distraction that could lead to an accident causing serious personal injury or death. Connected features are available for your Edge bike computer when you connect the bike computer to a Wi‑Fi® network or to a compatible phone using Bluetooth® technology. Connected Features 31
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    > Pair Smartphone to manually enter pairing mode. 2 Scan the QR code with your phone, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing you to wirelessly transfer files to another compatible Edge device. Find my Edge: Locates your lost Edge device that is paired with your phone and
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    not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf. NOTICE To use these features, the Edge 540 device must have GPS enabled and be connected to the Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth technology. You can enter
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    > Emergency Contacts > Add Emergency Contacts. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Your emergency contacts receive a notification when you add them as an Before you can request assistance, you must enable GPS on your Edge device and set up emergency contact information in the Garmin Connect app
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    to your device (Pairing Your Phone, page 32). During a ride, you can see the riders in your GroupTrack session on the map. 1 On the Edge bike computer, select the map screen. > Safety & Tracking > GroupTrack to enable viewing connections on 2 From the Garmin Connect app, select or . 3 Select
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    in the Garmin Connect app. 1 Select > Safety & Tracking > Bike Alarm. 2 Create or update your passcode. When you disable the bike alarm from your Edge device, you are prompted to enter the passcode. 3 Hold , and select Set Bike Alarm. If the device detects motion, it sounds an alarm and sends
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    must have a phone with the Garmin Connect app paired to your Edge device. You can set the Garmin Connect app to play motivational .com/express, and download the Garmin Express application. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Wi‑Fi connectivity. Wi‑Fi Settings Select > Connected Features
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    about specific Garmin sensor compatibility, purchasing, or to view the owner's manual, go to buy.garmin.com for that sensor. Sensor Type Description to display data screens from your compatible Garmin watch on a compatible Edge bike computer during a ride or triathlon. Heart Rate You can use
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    on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending data. TIP: If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, see the troubleshooting tips (Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 40). Wireless Sensors 39
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    the initial setup to determine your heart rate zones. You can manually adjust the heart rate zones according to your fitness goals (Fitness Goals on your chest. • Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes. • Follow the care instructions (Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor, page 65). • Wear a cotton shirt or
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    Installing the Speed Sensor NOTE: If you do not have this sensor, you can skip this task. TIP: Garmin recommends you secure your bike on a stand while installing the sensor. 1 Place and hold the speed sensor on top of the wheel hub. 2 Pull the strap around the wheel hub, and attach it to the hook on
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    Installing the Cadence Sensor NOTE: If you do not have this sensor, you can skip this task. TIP: Garmin recommends you secure your bike on a stand while installing the sensor. 1 Select the band size that fits your crank arm securely. The band you select should be the smallest one that stretches
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    Meters • Go to www.garmin.com/intosports for a list of power meters that are compatible with your Edge bike computer (such as Rally and Vector systems). • For more information, see the owner's manual for your power meter. • Adjust your power zones to match your goals and abilities (Setting Your
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    2 Select your power meter. 3 Select Calibrate. 4 Keep your power meter active by pedaling until the message appears. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Pedal-Based Power Rally measures pedal-based power. Rally measures the force you apply a few hundred times every second. Rally also measures your
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    updates and sends them to your Edge bike computer. 2 Bring your Edge bike computer within range (3 m) of the power meters. 3 Rotate the crank arm a few times. The Edge bike computer prompts you to install all pending software updates. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. Wireless Sensors 45
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    in a safe manner. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. Your Edge bike computer can be used with the Varia line of cycling awareness products (Wireless Sensors, page 38). See the owner's manual for your accessory for more information. Using the Varia Camera Controls NOTICE Some
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    to buy.garmin.com for more information about compatible devices. Using the inReach Remote 1 Turn on the inReach satellite communicator. 2 On your Edge bike computer, select > Sensors > Add Sensor > inReach. 3 Select your inReach satellite communicator, and select Add. 4 From the home screen, select
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    to follow each other's activities or post links to your activities on your favorite social networking sites. Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect • Sync your Edge bike computer with the Garmin Connect app on your phone. • Use the USB cable that came with your
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    Data Recording The device records points every second. It records key points where you change direction, speed, or heart rate. Recording points every second provides an extremely detailed track and uses more of the available memory. For information about data averaging for cadence and power, see
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    USB cable. 2 Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in. 3 Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. Profiles The Edge bike computer has several ways for you to customize the device, including profiles. Profiles are a collection of settings that optimize your device
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    a profile. 3 If necessary, select to edit the name, color, and default ride type for the profile. TIP: After a ride that is not typical, you can manually update the ride type. Accurate ride type data is important for creating bike friendly courses. Customizing Your Device 51
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    Adding a Data Screen 1 Select > Activity Profiles. 2 Select a profile. 3 Select Data Screens > Add Data Screen > Data Screen. 4 Select a category, and select one or more data fields. TIP: For a list of all the available data fields, go to (Data Fields, page 73). 5 Press . 6 Select an option: •
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    Alerts and Prompts Settings You can use alerts to train toward specific time, distance, calorie, heart rate, cadence, and power goals. You can also set up navigation alerts. Alert settings are saved with your activity profile (Training Settings, page 51). Select > Activity Profiles, select a profile
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    Setting Smart Eat and Drink Alerts A smart alert notifies you to eat or drink at strategic intervals based on current ride conditions. Smart alert estimates for a ride are based on the temperature, elevation gain, speed, duration, and heart rate and power data (if applicable). 1 Select > Activity
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    Marking Laps by Time You can use the Auto Lap feature to mark the lap at a specific time automatically. This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of a ride (for example, every 20 minutes). 1 Select > Activity Profiles. 2 Select a profile. 3 Select Alerts and Prompts
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    so you can record your ride data. 1 Select > Activity Profiles. 2 Select a profile. 3 Select Timer > Timer Start Mode. 4 Select an option: • Select Manual, and select to start the activity timer. • Select Prompted to display a visual reminder when you reach the start notice speed. • Select Auto to
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    . 2 Select an option: • To allow the device to automatically adjust the brightness based on the ambient light, enable Auto Brightness. • To manually adjust the brightness, disable Auto Brightness, select Brightness, and select or . Customizing the Glances 1 Scroll to the bottom of the home screen
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    Watch. 2 From your compatible Garmin watch, select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New > Extended Display > Connect Watch. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions on your Edge bike computer and Garmin watch to complete the pairing process. The data screens from your paired watch appear on the
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    a computer. NOTE: The device will not charge when outside the approved temperature range (Edge Specifications, page 64). 1 Pull up the weather cap from the USB port . 2 See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
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    Installing the Standard Mount For the best GPS reception and screen visibility, position the bike mount so the device is horizontal to the ground and the front of the device is oriented toward the sky. You can install the bike mount on the stem or the handlebar. NOTE: If you do not have this mount,
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    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 bike computer where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your bike. 2 Use the hex key to remove the screw from the handlebar
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    Installing the Mountain Bike 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 3 mm hex key to remove the screw from the handlebar
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    Edge device clockwise until it locks into place. Product Updates Your device automatically checks for updates when connected to Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi. You can manually Express sends it to your device. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Do not disconnect your device from the computer during the update process
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    Battery type Battery life Operating temperature range Charging temperature range Wireless frequencies Water rating Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery Edge 540 : Up to 26 hr. Edge 540 Solar: Up to 32 hr. with solar1 From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF) From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113
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    rate monitor to report accurate data. • Go to www.garmin.com/HRMcare for detailed washing instructions. • Rinse the strap after every use. • Machine wash the strap after every seven uses Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Device Information
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    Replacing the HRM-Dual Battery 1 Use the included screwdriver (Torx T5) to remove the four screws on the back of the module. NOTE: HRM-Dual accessories produced before September 2020 use Phillips #00 screws. 2 Remove the cover and battery. 3 Wait 30 seconds. 4 Insert the new battery with the
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    : Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket. 6 Twist the cover clockwise so that the marker on the cover aligns with the marker on the case. NOTE: The LED flashes red and green for a few seconds after battery replacement. When the LED flashes green and then stops flashing, the device is
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    Replacing the Cadence Sensor Battery The device uses one CR2032 battery. The LED flashes red to indicate a low battery level after two revolutions. 1 Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the sensor. 2 Twist the cover counter-clockwise until the marker points to unlocked and the cover is
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    Replacing the Cadence Sensor Battery NOTE: Use these instructions for product models that have a coin slot LED flashes green and then stops flashing, the device is active and ready to send data. Troubleshooting Resetting the Device If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it. This does
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    phone, open the Garmin Connect app, select enter pairing mode. or , and select Garmin Devices > Add Device to • You can hold , and select Phone to manually enter pairing mode. 70 Troubleshooting
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    Using the Edge 540 Solar Bike Computer Solar charging is designed to optimize and extend the battery life of the device. Solar charging you have accurate elevation data for your present location, you can manually calibrate the altimeter on your device. 1 Select Navigation > > Troubleshooting 71
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    ://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. Getting More Information • Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates. • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. 72 Troubleshooting
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    Appendix Data Fields NOTE: Not all data fields are available for all activity types. Some data fields require compatible accessories to display data. Some data fields appear in more than one category on the device. TIP: You can also customize the data fields from the device settings in the Garmin
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    battery power of an eBike. Shifting Advice The recommendation to shift up or down based on your current effort. Your eBike must be in manual shifting mode. Travel Range The estimated distance you can travel based on the current eBike settings and remaining battery power. Smart Travel Range The
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    Gears Name Description Di2 Battery Level The remaining battery power of a Di2 sensor. Di2 Shift Mode The current shift mode of a Di2 sensor. Front Gear The front bike gear from a gear position sensor. Gear Battery The battery status of a gear position sensor. Gear Combo The current gear
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    Heart Rate Fields Name Description %Heart Rate Reserve The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate). %Max Heart Rate The percentage of maximum heart rate. Aerobic Training Effect The impact of the current activity on your aerobic fitness level. Anaerobic
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    MTB Performance Name Description 60s Flow The 60-second moving average of the flow score. 60s Grit The 60-second moving average of the grit score. Flow The measurement of how consistently you maintain speed and smoothness through turns in the current activity. Grit The measurement of
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    Other Fields Name Description Battery Level The remaining battery power. Calories The amount of total calories burned. GPS Signal Strength The strength of the GPS satellite signal. Laps The number of laps completed for the current activity. Performance Condition The performance condition
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    Name Description Kilojoules The accumulated work performed (power output) in kilojoules. Lap Balance The average left/right power balance for the current lap. Lap NP The average Normalized Power™ for the current lap. Lap Power The average power output for the current lap. Last Lap NP The
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    Stamina Fields Name Stamina Estimated Distance Potential Estimated Time Description The current remaining stamina. The current stamina distance remaining at the current effort. The remaining potential stamina. The current stamina time remaining at the current effort. Timer Fields Name
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    VO2 Max. Standard Ratings These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and sex. Males Percentile 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 Superior 95 55.4 54 52.5 48.9 45.7 Excellent 80 51.1 48.3 46.4 43.4 39.5 Good 60 45.4 44 42.4 39.2 35.5 Fair
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    Anaerobic and muscular endurance, increased power Wheel Size and Circumference Your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference in the speed sensor settings. The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. You can measure
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