Garmin Edge 520 Owner's Manual
Also see for Edge 520: Quick start guide
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2 Select to view the map.3 Select > Zoom Map In/Out.4 Select an option:• Enable Auto Zoom to automatically set a zoom level forthe map.• Disable Auto Zoom to zoom in or out manually.5 If necessary, select Set Zoom Level.6 Select an option:• To zoom in manually, select .• To zoom out manually, select .7 Select to save the zoom level (optional).ANT+ SensorsYour device can be used with wireless ANT+ sensors. For moreinformation about compatibility and purchasing optional sensors,go to http://buy.garmin.com.Putting On the Heart Rate MonitorNOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can skip thistask.You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, justbelow your sternum. It should be snug enough to stay in placeduring your activity.1 Snap the heart rate monitor module À onto the strap.The Garmin logos on the module and the strap should beright-side up.2 Wet the electrodes Á and the contact patches  on the backof the strap to create a strong connection between your chestand the transmitter.3 Wrap the strap around your chest, and connect the straphook à to the loop Ä.NOTE: The care tag should not fold over.The Garmin logos should be right-side up.4 Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the heart rate monitor.After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sendingdata.TIP: If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, see thetroubleshooting tips (Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data,page 8).Recovery AdvisorYou can use your Garmin device paired with the heart ratemonitor to display how much time remains before you are fullyrecovered and ready for the next hard workout. The recoveryadvisor feature includes recovery time and recovery check.Recovery advisor technology is provided and supported byFirstbeat.Recovery check: The recovery check provides a real-timeindication of your state of recovery within the first severalminutes of an activity.Recovery time: The recovery time appears immediatelyfollowing an activity. The time counts down until it is optimalfor you to attempt another hard workout.Turning On the Recovery AdvisorBefore you can use the recovery advisor feature, you must puton the heart rate monitor, and pair it with your device (PairingYour ANT+ Sensors, page 9). If your device was packagedwith a heart rate monitor, the device and sensor are alreadypaired. For the most accurate estimate, complete the userprofile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 12), and setyour maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones,page 8).1 Select Menu > My Stats > Recovery Advisor > Enable.2 Go for a ride.Within the first several minutes of your ride, a recovery checkappears, showing your real-time state of recovery.3 After your ride, select Save Ride.The recovery time appears. The maximum time is 4 days,and the minimum time is 6 hours.About VO2 Max. EstimatesVO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) youcan consume per minute per kilogram of body weight at yourmaximum performance. In simple terms, VO2 max. is anindication of athletic performance and should increase as yourlevel of fitness improves. VO2 max. estimates are provided andsupported by Firstbeat. You can use your Garmin device pairedwith a compatible heart rate monitor and power meter to displayyour cycling VO2 max. estimate.Getting Your VO2 Max. EstimateBefore you can view your VO2 max. estimate, you must put onthe heart rate monitor, install the power meter, and pair themwith your device (Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors, page 9). Ifyour device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the deviceand sensor are already paired. For the most accurate estimate,complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile,page 12), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting YourHeart Rate Zones, page 8).NOTE: The estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The devicerequires a few rides to learn about your cycling performance.1 Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutesoutdoors.2 After your ride, select Save Ride.3 Select Menu > My Stats > VO2 Max..Your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number and positionon the color gauge.ANT+ Sensors 7 |
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