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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.

10

Select  .

Viewing Widgets

Your device is preloaded with several

widgets, and more are available when you

pair your device with a smartphone 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 signal. A solid icon

means the signal was found or the

sensor is connected. You can select

any icon to change the settings.

2

Swipe left or right to view more

widgets.

Bluetooth Connected Features

The Edge device has several Bluetooth

connected features for your compatible

smartphone using the Garmin Connect

and Connect IQ

 apps. Go to 

www.garmin.com/apps for more

information.
Activity uploads to Garmin Connect

:

Automatically sends your activity to

Garmin Connect as soon as you finish

recording the activity.

Assistance

: Allows you to send an

automated text message with your

name and GPS location to your

emergency contacts using the Garmin

Connect app.

Audio prompts

: Allows the Garmin

Connect app to play status

announcements on your smartphone

during a ride.

Connect IQ downloadable features

:

Allows you to download Connect IQ

features from the Connect IQ app.

Quick Start Manual

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Summary of Contents for EDGE 840

Page 1: ...EDGE 840 Quick Start Manual...

Page 2: ...l contacts Charge using an Edge external battery pack accessory NOTE Go to www buy garmin com to purchase optional accessories Pairing Your Smartphone To use the connected features of the Edge device...

Page 3: ...the back of the bike mount The rubber tabs align with the back of the bike mount so it stays in place 3 Place the bike mount on the bike stem 4 Attach the bike mount securely using the two bands 5 Ali...

Page 4: ...ion of 7 lbf in 0 8 N m You should check the tightness of the screw periodically 6 Align the tabs on the back of the Edge device with the bike mount notches 7 Press down slightly and turn the Edge dev...

Page 5: ...mount arm and tighten the screw NOTE Garmin recommends tightening the screw so the mount arm is secure with a maximum torque specification of 20 lbf in 2 26 N m You should check the tightness of the s...

Page 6: ...ed 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 ho...

Page 7: ...t any icon to change the settings 2 Swipe left or right to view more widgets Bluetooth Connected Features The Edge device has several Bluetooth connected features for your compatible smartphone using...

Page 8: ...s friends and family to follow your races and training activities in real time You can invite followers using email or social media allowing them to view your live data on a Garmin Connect tracking pa...

Page 9: ...me and GPS location to your emergency contacts For more information see your owner s manual Wireless Sensors Your device can be used with wireless ANT or Bluetooth sensors For more information about c...

Page 10: ...k arm securely The band you select should be the smallest one that stretches across the crank arm 2 On the non drive side place and hold the flat side of the cadence sensor on the inside of the crank...

Page 11: ...ct other parts of your bike NOTE The LED flashes green for five seconds to indicate activity after two revolutions Device Information Charging the Device NOTICE To prevent corrosion thoroughly dry the...

Page 12: ...rature range From 5 to 50 C from 23 to 122 F Wireless frequency protocol 2 4 GHz 16 4 dBm nominal Product Updates On your computer install Garmin Express www garmin com express On your smartphone inst...

Page 13: ...s These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Android is a trademark of Google Inc The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of suc...

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