Garmin EDGE 530, Owner'S Manual

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6 If necessary, use the 2 mm hex key to remove the two
screws on the back side of the mount , remove and rotate
the connector, and replace the screws to change the
orientation of the mount.
7
Replace and tighten the screw on the handlebar connector.
NOTE: Garmin recommends tightening the screw so the
mount is secure, with a maximum torque specification of
7 lbf-in. (0.8 N-m). You should check the tightness of the
screw periodically.
8
Align the tabs on the back of the Edge device with the bike
mount notches .
9
Press down slightly and turn the Edge device clockwise until
it locks into place.
Acquiring Satellite Signals
The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite
signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the
GPS position.
1
Go outdoors to an open area.
The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.
2
Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.
Using the Backlight
You can select any key to turn on the backlight.
NOTE: You can adjust the backlight timeout ( Display Settings ,
page 17 ).
1
Select Menu > Settings > System > Display .
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 .
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 the home screen, select .
4
Select an activity profile.
5
Select to start the activity timer.
NOTE: History is recorded only while the activity timer is
running.
6
Select or for additional data screens.
7
If necessary, select to view menu options such as alerts
and data fields.
8
Select to stop the activity timer.
TIP: Before you save this ride and share it on your Garmin
Connect account, you can change the ride type. Accurate
ride type data is important for creating bike friendly courses.
9
Select Save Ride .
Using the Shortcut Menu
Shortcut menu options are available for data screens and
accessory features. During a ride, appears on the data
screens.
Select to view the shortcut menu options.
Using Virtual Partner ®
Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet
your goals.
1 If necessary, enable the Virtual Partner screen for the activity
profile ( Customizing the Data Screens , page 16 ).
2
Go for a ride.
3
Select to view the Virtual Partner screen to see who is
leading.
4
If necessary, select > Virtual Partner Speed to adjust the
speed of the Virtual Partner during your ride.
Segments
Following a segment : You can send segments from your
Garmin Connect account to your device. After a segment is
saved to your device, you can follow the segment.
NOTE: When you download a course from your Garmin
Connect account, all segments in the course are downloaded
automatically.
Training 3