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6 Select a nearby connection.7 Select one or more files to receive.A message appears on both devices after the file transfer iscomplete.Incident Detection and Assistance FeaturesIncident DetectionCAUTIONIncident detection is a supplemental feature primarily designedfor road use. Incident detection should not be relied on as aprimary method to obtain emergency assistance. The GarminConnect Mobile app does not contact emergency services onyour behalf.When an incident is detected by your Edge device with GPSenabled, the Garmin Connect Mobile app can send anautomated text message and email with your name and GPSlocation to your emergency contacts.A message appears on your device and paired smartphoneindicating your contacts will be informed after 30 seconds haveelapsed. If assistance is not needed, you can cancel theautomated emergency message.Before you can enable incident detection on your device, youmust set up emergency contact information in the GarminConnect Mobile app. Your paired smartphone must be equippedwith a data plan and be in an area of network coverage wheredata is available. Your emergency contacts must be able toreceive text messages (standard text messaging rates mayapply).AssistanceCAUTIONAssistance is a supplemental feature and should not be reliedon as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. TheGarmin Connect Mobile app does not contact emergencyservices on your behalf.When your Edge device with GPS enabled is connected to theGarmin Connect Mobile app, you can send an automated textmessage with your name and GPS location to your emergencycontacts.Before you can enable the assistance feature on your device,you must set up emergency contact information in the GarminConnect Mobile app. Your Bluetooth paired smartphone must beequipped with a data plan and be in an area of networkcoverage where data is available. Your emergency contactsmust be able to receive text messages (standard text messagingrates may apply).A message appears on your device indicating your contacts willbe informed after a countdown has elapsed. If assistance is notneeded, you can cancel the message.Setting Up the Incident Detection and AssistanceFeatures1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open theGarmin Connect Mobile app.2 Pair your smartphone with your device (Pairing YourSmartphone, page 9).3 From the app settings in the Garmin Connect Mobile app,select Emergency Contacts, and enter your riderinformation and your emergency contacts.Your selected contacts receive a message identifying themas emergency contacts.NOTE: When you enter emergency contacts, incidentdetection is automatically enabled on your device.4 Enable GPS on your Edge device (Changing the SatelliteSetting, page 17).Viewing Your Emergency ContactsBefore you can view your emergency contacts on your device,you must set up your rider information and emergency contactsin the Garmin Connect Mobile app.Select > Contacts.Your emergency contacts' names and phone numbersappear.Requesting AssistanceBefore you can request assistance, you must enable GPS onyour Edge device.1 Hold for four seconds to activate the assistance feature.The device beeps, and sends the message after the five-second countdown is complete.2 If necessary, select Send to send the message immediately.Turning Incident Detection On and OffSelect > Settings > System > Incident Detection.Cancelling an Automated MessageWhen an incident is detected by your device, you can cancel theautomated emergency message on your device or your pairedsmartphone before it is sent to your emergency contacts.Select Cancel > before the end of the 30-secondcountdown.Sending a Status Update After an IncidentBefore you can send a status update to your emergencycontacts, your device must detect an incident and send anautomated emergency message to your emergency contacts.You can send a status update to your emergency contactsinforming them you are not in need of assistance.From the status page, select Incident Detected > I'm Okay.A message is sent to all emergency contacts.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 Â on the backof the strap to create a strong connection between your chestand the transmitter.10 ANT+ Sensors