Garmin Edge Explore, Owner'S Manual

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Map Visibility : Allows you to set advanced map features.
Map Information : Enables or disables the maps currently
loaded on the device.
Changing the Map Orientation
1
Select > Ride Settings .
2
Select Map > Orientation .
3 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.
Route Settings
Select > Ride Settings > Routing .
Popularity Routing : Calculates routes based on the most
popular rides from Garmin Connect.
Routing Mode : Sets the transportation method to optimize your
route.
Calculation Method : Sets the method used to calculate your
route.
Lock on Road : Locks the position icon, which represents your
position on the map, onto the nearest road.
Avoidance Setup : Sets the road types to avoid while
navigating.
Recalculation : Automatically recalculates the route when you
deviate from the route.
Bluetooth Connected Features
The Edge device has Bluetooth connected features for your
compatible smartphone or fitness device. Some features require
you to install the Garmin Connect Mobile app on your
smartphone. Go to www.garmin.com/intosports/apps for more
information.
NOTE: Your device must be connected to your Bluetooth
enabled smartphone to take advantage of some features.
LiveTrack : Allows 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 page.
GroupTrack : Allows you to keep track of other riders in your
group using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time.
You can send preset messages to other riders in your
GroupTrack session who have a compatible Edge device.
Activity uploads to Garmin Connect : Automatically sends
your activity to Garmin Connect as soon as you finish
recording the activity.
Course downloads from Garmin Connect : Allows you to
search for courses on Garmin Connect using your
smartphone and send them to your device.
Social media interactions : Allows you to post an update to
your favorite social media website when you upload an
activity to Garmin Connect.
Weather updates : Sends real-time weather conditions and
alerts to your device.
Notifications : Displays phone notifications and messages on
your device.
Messages : Allows you to reply to an incoming call or text
message with a preset text message. This feature is
available with compatible Android ™ smartphones.
Incident detection : Allows the Garmin Connect Mobile app to
send a message to your emergency contacts when the Edge
device detects an incident.
Assistance : Allows you to send an automated text message
with your name and GPS location to your emergency
contacts using the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Starting a GroupTrack Session
Before you can start a GroupTrack session, you must have a
smartphone with the Garmin Connect Mobile app paired to your
device ( Pairing Your Smartphone , page 1 ).
During a ride, you can see the riders in your GroupTrack
session on the map.
1
On the Edge device, select > Connected Features >
GroupTrack to enable viewing connections on the map
screen.
2
In the Garmin Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu,
select LiveTrack > GroupTrack .
3
Select Visible to > All Connections .
NOTE: If you have more than one compatible device, you
must select a device for the GroupTrack session.
4
Select Start LiveTrack .
5
On the Edge device, select , and go for a ride.
6 Scroll to the map to view your connections.
You can tap an icon on the map to view location and heading
information for other riders in the GroupTrack session.
7
Scroll to the GroupTrack list.
You can select a rider from the list, and that rider appears
centered on the map.
Tips for GroupTrack Sessions
The GroupTrack feature allows you to keep track of other riders
in your group using LiveTrack directly on the screen. All riders in
the group must be your connections in your Garmin Connect
account.
• Ride outside using GPS.
• Pair your Edge Explore device with your smartphone using
Bluetooth technology.
• In the Garmin Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu,
select Connections to update the list of riders for your
GroupTrack session.
• Make sure all of your connections pair to their smartphones
and start a LiveTrack session in the Garmin Connect Mobile
app.
• Make sure all your connections are in range (40 km or
25 mi.).
• During a GroupTrack session, scroll to the map to view your
connections.
• Stop riding before you attempt to view location and heading
information for other riders in the GroupTrack session.
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