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• Select 

Start and Lap

 to trigger the lap counter at the GPS 

location where you select   and at any location during 

the ride where you select 

.

• Select 

Mark and Lap

 to trigger the lap counter at a 

specific GPS location marked before the ride and at any 

location during the ride where you select 

.

5

If necessary, customize the lap data fields (

Customizing the 

Data Screens

, page 13

).

Marking Laps by Distance

You can use the Auto Lap feature to mark the lap at a specific 

distance automatically. This feature is helpful for comparing your 

performance over different parts of a ride (for example, every 10 

miles or 40 kilometers).

1

Select 

Menu

 > 

Settings

 > 

Activity Profiles

.

2

Select a profile.

3

Select 

Auto Features

 > 

Auto Lap

 > 

Auto Lap Trigger

 > 

By 

Distance

 > 

Lap At

.

4

Enter a value.

5

If necessary, customize the lap data fields (

Customizing the 

Data Screens

, page 13

).

Using Auto Pause

You can use the Auto Pause feature to pause the timer 

automatically when you stop moving or when your speed drops 

below a specified value. This feature is helpful if your ride 

includes stop lights or other places where you need to slow 

down or stop.

NOTE: 

History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or 

paused.

1

Select 

Menu

 > 

Settings

 > 

Activity Profiles

.

2

Select a profile.

3

Select 

Auto Features

 > 

Auto Pause

.

4

If necessary, select 

Auto Pause Mode

.

5

Select an option:
• Select 

When Stopped

 to pause the timer automatically 

when you stop moving.

• Select 

Custom Speed

 to pause the timer automatically 

when your speed drops below a specified value.

6

If necessary, customize optional time data fields 

(

Customizing the Data Screens

, page 13

).

The Time - Elapsed data field displays the entire time 

including paused time.

Using Auto Sleep

You can use the Auto Sleep feature to automatically enter sleep 

mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. During sleep mode, the 

screen is turned off and the ANT+ sensors, Bluetooth, and GPS 

are disconnected.

1

Select 

Menu

 > 

Settings

 > 

Activity Profiles

.

2

Select a profile.

3

Select 

Auto Features

 > 

Auto Sleep

.

Using Auto Scroll

You can use the Auto Scroll feature to automatically cycle 

through all of the training data screens while the timer is 

running.

1

Select 

Menu

 > 

Settings

 > 

Activity Profiles

.

2

Select a profile.

3

Select 

Auto Features

 > 

Auto Scroll

.

4

Select a display speed.

Changing the Start Notice

This feature automatically detects when your device has 

acquired satellites and is moving. It is a reminder to start the 

timer so you can record your ride data.

1

Select 

Menu

 > 

Settings

 > 

Activity Profiles

.

2

Select a profile.

3

Select 

Start Notice

.

4

If necessary, select 

Start Notice Mode

.

5

Select an option:
• Select 

Once

.

• Select 

Repeat

 > 

Repeat Delay

 to change the amount of 

time to delay the reminder.

Bluetooth Settings

Select 

Menu

 > 

Settings

 > 

Bluetooth

.

Enable

: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology.

NOTE: 

Other Bluetooth settings appear only when Bluetooth 

wireless technology is enabled.

Friendly Name

: Allows you to enter a friendly name that 

identifies your devices with Bluetooth wireless technology.

Pair Smartphone

: Connects your device with a compatible 

Bluetooth enabled smartphone. This setting allows you to use 

Bluetooth connected features, including LiveTrack and 

activity uploads to Garmin Connect.

Pair Bluetooth Smart Device

: Connects your device with a 

compatible smartphone using Bluetooth Smart wireless 

technology. This setting allows you to use call and text 

features.

NOTE: 

This setting appears only after the device is paired 

with a compatible smartphone equipped with Bluetooth Smart 

wireless technology.

Call and Text Alerts

: Allows you to enable phone notifications 

from your compatible smartphone.

Missed Calls and Texts

: Displays missed phone notifications 

from your compatible smartphone.

System Settings

Select 

Menu

 > 

Settings

 > 

System

.

• Display Settings (

Display Settings

, page 14

)

• Data Recording Settings (

Data Recording Settings

page 14

)

• Unit Settings (

Changing the Units of Measure

, page 15

)

• Tone Settings (

Turning the Device Tones On and Off

page 15

)

• Language Settings (

Changing the Device Language

page 15

)

Display Settings

Select 

Menu

 > 

Settings

 > 

System

 > 

Display

.

Brightness

: Sets the backlight brightness.

Backlight Timeout

: Sets the length of time before the backlight 

turns off.

Color Mode

: Sets the device to display day or night colors. You 

can select the Auto option to allow the device to set day or 

night colors automatically based on the time of day.

Screen Capture

: Allows you to save the image of the device 

screen.

Data Recording Settings

Select 

Menu

 > 

Settings

 > 

System

 > 

Data Recording

.

Recording Interval

: Controls how the device records activity 

data. The Smart option records key points where you change 

direction, speed, or heart rate. The 1 Sec option records 

14

Customizing Your Device

Summary of Contents for Edge 520

Page 1: ...Edge 520 Owner s Manual July 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190 01844 00_0A ...

Page 2: ...ay not be used without the express permission of Garmin The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license The Cooper Institute as well as any related trademarks are the property of The Cooper Institute Advanced heartbeat analytics by Firstbeat Di2 is a trademark of Shimano Inc Shimano is a registered trademark of Shimano Inc M...

Page 3: ...n the Heart Rate Monitor 7 Recovery Advisor 7 Turning On the Recovery Advisor 7 About VO2 Max Estimates 7 Getting Your VO2 Max Estimate 7 Tips for Cycling VO2 Max Estimates 8 Setting Your Heart Rate Zones 8 About Heart Rate Zones 8 Fitness Goals 8 Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data 8 Installing the Speed Sensor 8 Installing the Cadence Sensor 8 About the Speed and Cadence Sensors 9 Data Averaging fo...

Page 4: ... Device 15 Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor 15 User Replaceable Batteries 15 Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery 15 Replacing the Speed Sensor or Cadence 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 Sof...

Page 5: ...ompletely About the Battery WARNING This device contains a lithium ion battery See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information Installing the Standard Mount For the best GPS reception position the bike mount so the front of the device is oriented toward the sky You can install the bike mount on the stem or the handlebar...

Page 6: ...rs and your smartphone Select an option From the home screen select During a ride select Status Page The status page appears A solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is connected 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 a...

Page 7: ...ect page 11 1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable 2 Go to www garminconnect com 3 Create a new course or select an existing course 4 Select Send to Device 5 Disconnect the device and turn it on 6 Select Menu Training Courses 7 Select the course 8 Select Ride Tips for Training with Courses Use turn guidance Course Options page 3 If you include a warmup select to begin the course...

Page 8: ...Following a Course From the Web page 3 or go for a ride Going for a Ride page 2 When your path crosses an enabled segment you can race the segment 2 Select to start the timer When you are near the starting point of a segment a message appears 3 Start racing the segment 4 If necessary select to change your goal during your race You can race against the group leader challenger or other riders if app...

Page 9: ...kout You can use open intervals when you are riding a known distance When you select the device records an interval and moves to a rest interval Creating an Interval Workout 1 Select Menu Training Intervals Edit Intervals Type 2 Select Distance Time or Open TIP You can create an open ended interval by setting the type to Open 3 Select Duration enter a distance or time interval value for the workou...

Page 10: ...rd to revert 3 Select Previous Record OK NOTE This does not delete any saved activities Deleting All Personal Records Select Menu My Stats Personal Records Delete All OK NOTE This does not delete any saved activities Training Zones Heart rate zones Setting Your Heart Rate Zones page 8 Power zones Setting Your Power Zones page 9 Training Indoors You can turn off GPS when you are training indoors or...

Page 11: ...mmediately 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 mos...

Page 12: ...rt rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from overtraining and can decrease your risk of injury If you know your maximum heart rate you can use the table Heart Rate Zone Calculations page 19 to determine the best heart rate zone for your fitness objectives If you do not know your maximum heart rate use one of the calculat...

Page 13: ...Alerts page 13 Customize the power data fields Customizing the Data Screens page 13 Setting Your Power Zones The values for the zones are default values and may not match your personal abilities You can manually adjust your zones on the device or using Garmin Connect If you know your functional threshold power FTP value you can enter it and allow the software to calculate your power zones automati...

Page 14: ...n watts and a position on the color gauge Automatically Calculating FTP Before you can automatically calculate your functional threshold power FTP you must install a power meter and pair it with your device Pairing Your ANT Sensors page 9 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 FTP Your FTP appears as a value meas...

Page 15: ...connect with friends to follow each other s activities or post links to your activities on your favorite social networking sites Bluetooth Connected Features The Edge device has Bluetooth connected features for your compatible smartphone or fitness device Some features require you to install Garmin Connect mobile on your smartphone Go to www garmin com intosports apps for more information NOTE You...

Page 16: ...not delete it Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume 2 If necessary open a folder or volume 3 Select a file 4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard Disconnecting the USB Cable If your device is connected to your computer as a removable drive or volume you must safely disconnect your device from your computer to avoid data los...

Page 17: ...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 page Select Track Up to show your current direction of travel at the top of the page Select 3D Mode to display the map in three dimensions Alerts You can use alerts to train toward specific time distance calorie heart rate caden...

Page 18: ...ct a display speed Changing the Start Notice This feature automatically detects when your device has acquired satellites and is moving It is a reminder to start the timer so you can record your ride data 1 Select Menu Settings Activity Profiles 2 Select a profile 3 Select Start Notice 4 If necessary select Start Notice Mode 5 Select an option Select Once Select Repeat Repeat Delay to change the am...

Page 19: ...rom 23 to 122 F Radio frequency protocol 2 4 GHz ANT wireless communications protocol The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 30 m For more information go to www garmin com waterrating Speed Sensor and Cadence Sensor Specifications Battery type User replaceable CR2032 3 volts Battery life Approximately 12 months 1 hour per day Operating temperature range From 20º to 60ºC from 4º to...

Page 20: ...rt recording interval Data Recording Settings page 14 Turn on the Auto Sleep feature Using Auto Sleep page 14 Turn off the Bluetooth wireless feature Bluetooth Settings page 14 Select the GPS setting Changing the Satellite Setting page 13 Improving GPS Satellite Reception Pair your device with a Bluetooth enabled smartphone Satellite information is sent to your device allowing it to quickly locate...

Page 21: ...your exact location For example your GPS location is accurate to within 3 65 m 12 ft GPS Signal Strength The strength of the GPS satellite signal Grade The calculation of rise elevation over run distance For example if for every 3 m 10 ft you climb you travel 60 m 200 ft the grade is 5 Heading The direction you are moving Heart Rate Your heart rate in beats per minute bpm Your device must be conne...

Page 22: ... based on your GPS position Sunset The time of sunset based on your GPS position Target Power The target power output during an activity Temperature The temperature of the air Your body temperature affects the temperature sensor Time The stopwatch time for the current activity Time Avg Lap The average lap time for the current activity Time Elapsed The total time recorded For example if you start t...

Page 23: ...4 Females Percentile 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 69 70 79 Superior 95 49 6 47 4 45 3 41 1 37 8 36 7 Excellent 80 43 9 42 4 39 7 36 7 33 30 9 Good 60 39 5 37 8 36 3 33 30 28 1 Fair 40 36 1 34 4 33 30 1 27 5 25 9 Poor 0 40 36 1 34 4 33 30 1 27 5 25 9 Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute For more information go to www CooperInstitute org Wheel Size and Circumference The wheel size ...

Page 24: ...ted under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software for which source code is not provided are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and or its third party providers and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin and or its third party providers You...

Page 25: ... K keys 2 L language 15 laps 2 lifetime athlete 12 locations 6 deleting 6 editing 6 M maps 3 6 orientation 13 settings 13 updating 16 zoom 6 mounting the device 1 N navigation 6 O O rings See bands P pairing 2 11 ANT sensors 9 pedals 9 personal records 6 deleting 6 platform center offset 10 power 9 power force 6 alerts 13 meters 7 9 10 18 zones 9 power phase 10 product registration 16 profiles 12 ...

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