Garmin Edge 520 Owners Manual - Page 11

2 Select to view the map. 3 Select > Zoom Map In/Out. 4 Select an option: • Enable Auto Zoom to automatically set a zoom level for the 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, select . 7 Select to save the zoom level (optional). ANT+ Sensors Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ sensors. For more information about compatibility and purchasing optional sensors, go to http://buy.garmin.com. Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can skip this task. You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just below your sternum. It should be snug enough to stay in place during your activity. 1 Snap the heart rate monitor module onto the strap. À The Garmin logos on the module and the strap should be right-side up. 2 Wet the electrodes and the contact patches on the back Á Â of the strap to create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter. 3 Wrap the strap around your chest, and connect the strap hook to the loop . Ã Ä NOTE: The care tag should not fold over. recovered and ready for the next hard workout. The recovery advisor feature includes recovery time and recovery check. Recovery advisor technology is provided and supported by Firstbeat. Recovery check: The recovery check provides a real-time indication of your state of recovery within the first several minutes of an activity. Recovery time: The recovery time appears immediately following an activity. The time counts down until it is optimal for you to attempt another hard workout. Turning On the Recovery Advisor Before you can use the recovery advisor feature, you must put on the heart rate monitor, and pair it with your device (Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors, page 9). If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the device and sensor are already paired. For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 12), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 8). 1 Select Menu > My Stats > Recovery Advisor > Enable. 2 Go for a ride. Within the first several minutes of your ride, a recovery check appears, showing your real-time state of recovery. 3 After your ride, select Save Ride. The recovery time appears. The maximum time is 4 days, and the minimum time is 6 hours. About VO2 Max. Estimates VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body weight at your maximum performance. In simple terms, 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. 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 ANT+ Sensors, page 9). If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the device and sensor are already paired. For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 12), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 8). NOTE: The estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires a few rides to learn about your cycling performance. 1 Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutes outdoors. 2 After your ride, select Save Ride. 3 Select Menu > My Stats > VO2 Max.. Your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number and position on the color gauge. The Garmin logos should be right-side up. 4 Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the heart rate monitor. After you put 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 8). Recovery Advisor You can use your Garmin device paired with the heart rate monitor to display how much time remains before you are fully ANT+ Sensors 7