Garmin Varia Radar Owners Manual
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VARIA™ RCT715 Owner's Manual - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 2
the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change 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 improvements. Go to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 3
a Video or Photo on the Varia App 8 Saving Videos and Photos Manually 9 About Incident Recording 9 Varia App Device Settings 9 Camera Settings 9 the Device 18 Radar Detection 19 Varia RCT715 Specifications 19 Troubleshooting 19 Resetting the Device 19 Updating the Device Software With - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 4
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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. The device can improve situational awareness. It is not a replacement for cyclist attentiveness and - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 6
• Install the device correctly. The device faces backward and is perpendicular to the road. • Make sure there are no obstructions in front of the light. • Go for a test ride during the day in a safe environment. 2 Introduction - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 7
Installing the Tail Light Mount 1 Select a rubber pad based on your seat post shape, and place the rubber pad on the back of the tail light mount. 2 Place the tail light mount on the seat post. 3 Attach the tail light mount securely using one band . 4 Align the tabs on the back of the device with - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 8
Device Overview Device button Press to change device and light modes. Hold for 1 second to turn the device on and enter active mode. When the device is off, hold for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode (Pairing the Varia Radar Device with Your Phone, page 7). Hold for 2 seconds to turn the device off. - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 9
red The device is saving a video or photo. Alternating red and yellow flashes The memory card is low on space. Flashing yellow There is a problem with the memory card. Solid green The memory card is being formatted. The device is in mass storage mode. Flashing green The device is powering - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 10
The Varia RCT715 and the Varia App The Varia app connects to your Varia RCT715 device using Bluetooth® technology. The app displays radar information, settings, videos, and photos. Select to take a photo. Displays radar information (Viewing Radar on the Varia App, page 7). Displays a colored banner - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 11
Pairing the Varia Radar Device with Your Phone The first time you connect the Varia RCT715 device to the Varia app on your phone, you must pair both devices. After the initial pairing, the Varia app automatically connects to the Varia RCT715 when you open the app and the radar device is active and - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 12
prevent it from being overwritten or deleted. (Saving Videos and Photos Manually, page 9) TIP: After you save a video recording, you should your phone, select > Join Varia Wi-Fi Network, and follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Select the Locked or Unlocked folder. 3 Select a video or photo from - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 13
is always recording and records in a circular video loop, overwriting the oldest video footage with new footage. You can also save video files and photos manually at any time. • Press the camera button on the device (Device Overview, page 4). • Select or on the Varia app (The Varia RCT715 and the - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 14
Your Edge 1030 Series You can remotely control your radar device and customize settings using your compatible Edge device. This section contains instructions for the Edge 1030 and 1030+ devices. Other compatible Edge devices contain similar settings and controls (Other Compatible Devices, page 13 - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 15
Viewing Radar on Your Edge Device Go for a ride. The radar information appears on the active data screen. The vehicle position LED moves up the column as a vehicle gets closer to your bike. The threat level LED changes color based on the potential level of threat. Green indicates no vehicle is - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 16
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, swipe down from the top of the screen. The settings widget appears. A flashing icon means the device is searching for a - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 17
Light Network Settings From the Sensors menu, select Lights, and select a paired light. Enable: Turns on the light and allows you to control the light remotely with your Edge device. You can disable a light to disconnect it from the light network. Light Mode: Sets the light intensity and pattern - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 18
watch is not listed, go to buy.garmin.com. NOTE: Not all Varia RCT715 features are available on all compatible watches. See your watch owner's manual. 1 Bring the watch within range (3 m) of the sensor. NOTE: Stay 10 m away from other ANT+ sensors while pairing. 2 Turn on the Garmin watch. 3 From - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 19
Device Information Charging the Device NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. The device is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery that you can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 20
16). Videos and Photos on Your Computer NOTE: Some media players might not support high-resolution playback. Videos and photos are stored in the DCIM directory on incident. 101PHOTO Contains photos. 102SAVED Contains videos saved manually by the user. 103UNSVD Contains unsaved video footage. - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 21
Replacing the Memory Card You can replace the memory card to increase the storage capacity or to replace a card that has reached the end of its useful life. The device requires an 8 to 128 GB microSD® memory card with a speed rating of Class 10 or higher. NOTE: A memory card is included so your - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 22
5 Close and latch the card holder . 6 Close and latch the cover. Device Care NOTICE Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage. Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, sunscreen, and insect repellents that can damage plastic - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 23
dBm maximum IEC 60529 IPX71 LED luminous flux 20 lm (solid mode) 8 lm (peloton mode) 21 lm (night flash mode) 65 lm (day flash mode) Troubleshooting Resetting the Device You can reset the device if it stops responding. Hold both buttons for 10 seconds until both LEDs turn off. Resetting deletes - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 24
your device alerts you to update the software. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. The device LED flashes blue and green to indicate the device is updating. .com/express). This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices: • Software updates • Product registration 20 Troubleshooting - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 25
devices, and turn them back on. The Varia RCT715 device sends light and radar data to the Varia app. The Varia app displays connected. when Troubleshooting 21 - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 26
for this device. Contact your Garmin dealer or go to garmin.com for more information. 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 - Garmin Varia Radar | Owners Manual - Page 27
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