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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.

Bluetooth Connected Features

5

Summary of Contents for Edge Explore

Page 1: ...EDGE EXPLORE Owner sManual ...

Page 2: ...red in the USA and other countries Connect IQ Garmin Connect Garmin Express and Varia are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Android is a trademark of Google Inc Apple and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc a...

Page 3: ... Records 7 Viewing Your Personal Records 7 Reverting a Personal Record 7 Deleting a Personal Record 7 Garmin Connect 7 Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect 8 Data Management 8 Connecting the Device to Your Computer 8 Transferring Files to Your Device 8 Deleting Files 8 Disconnecting the USB Cable 8 Customizing Your Device 8 Connect IQ Downloadable Features 8 Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Yo...

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Page 5: ...r history personal records contacts and settings Select to access your Connect IQ apps widgets and data fields 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 searchin...

Page 6: ...kwise until it locks into place Releasing the Edge 1 Turn the Edge clockwise to unlock the device 2 Lift the Edge off the mount Navigation Going for a Ride If you are using a wireless sensor or accessory it can be paired and activated during initial setup Pairing Your Wireless Sensors page 6 1 Hold to turn on the device 2 Go outside and wait while the device locates satellites The satellite bars t...

Page 7: ...the map 2 Select Projecting a Location You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to a new location 1 Select Where To Saved Locations 2 Select a location 3 Select the location information at the top of the screen 4 Select Project Location 5 Enter the bearing and distance to the projected location 6 Select Editing Locations 1 Select Where To Saved Lo...

Page 8: ...e to view it on the map TIP You can select and to view the other courses 8 Select Ride Tips for Riding a Course Use turn guidance Course Options page 4 If you include a warmup select to begin the course and warm up as normal Stay away from your course path as you warm up When you are ready to begin head toward your course When you are on any part of the course path a message appears Scroll to the ...

Page 9: ... 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 Edg...

Page 10: ...ice 4 Enable GPS on your Edge device Enabling or Disabling GPS page 10 Viewing Your Emergency Contacts Before you can view your emergency contacts on your device you must set up your rider information and emergency contacts in the Garmin Connect Mobile app Select Connected Features Contacts Your emergency contacts names and phone numbers appear Requesting Assistance Before you can request assistan...

Page 11: ...ecorded while the timer is stopped or paused When the device memory is full a message appears The device does not automatically delete or overwrite your history Upload your history to Garmin Connect periodically to keep track of all your ride data Viewing Your Ride 1 Select History Rides 2 Select a ride 3 Select an option Viewing Data Totals You can view the accumulated data you have saved to the ...

Page 12: ...dware icon in the system tray and select your device For Apple computers select the device and select File Eject 2 Disconnect the cable from your computer Customizing Your Device Connect IQ Downloadable Features You can add Connect IQ features to your device from Garmin and other providers using the Connect IQ Mobile app Data Fields Allow you to download new data fields that present sensor activit...

Page 13: ... at a specific position automatically This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of a ride for example a long climb or training sprints During courses you can use the By Position option to trigger laps at all of the lap positions saved in the course 1 Select Ride Settings 2 Select Auto Features Auto Lap Auto Lap Trigger By Position Lap At 3 Select an option Select ...

Page 14: ...t To enable guest mode without requiring a code select The device limits the settings available for customization Disabling Guest Mode 1 Select Guest Mode Enable 2 If necessary enter the 4 digit code and select NOTE After three incorrect attempts you are prompted to enter the universal unlock code Garmin 3 Select an option Select to restore the device settings used before guest mode was enabled Se...

Page 15: ...ery Save Mode Turning On Battery Save Mode page 11 Decrease the backlight brightness Using the Backlight page 1 or shorten the backlight timeout Display Settings page 10 Select the Smart recording interval Data Recording Settings page 10 Turn on the Auto Sleep feature Using Auto Sleep page 9 Turn off the Phone wireless feature Phone Settings page 10 Select the GPS setting Enabling or Disabling GPS...

Page 16: ...l destination You must be navigating for this data to appear Dist to Go During a course the remaining distance when you are using a distance target Dist to Next The remaining distance to the next waypoint on the route You must be navigating for this data to appear Distance The distance traveled for the current track or activity Elevation The altitude of your current location above or below sea lev...

Page 17: ... a comprehensive list You can also measure the circumference of your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the internet Tire Size Wheel Circumference mm 20 1 75 1515 20 1 3 8 1615 22 1 3 8 1770 22 1 1 2 1785 24 1 1753 24 3 4 Tubular 1785 24 1 1 8 1795 24 1 75 1890 24 1 1 4 1905 24 2 00 1925 24 2 125 1965 26 7 8 1920 26 1 1 0 1913 26 1 1952 26 1 25 1953 26 1 1 8 1970 26 1 40 2005 26 1 50...

Page 18: ...icons 1 incident detection 6 initial setup 11 installing 2 K keys 1 L language 11 laps 1 lifetime athlete 8 LiveTrack 5 locations 3 deleting 3 editing 3 finding with the map 3 sending 6 locking screen 1 M maps 3 4 finding locations 3 orientation 5 settings 4 updating 12 mounting the device 2 N navigation 3 back to start 3 stopping 3 O O rings See bands on screen buttons 1 P pairing 1 ANT sensors 6...

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