Garmin Edge 820 Owner's Manual

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Garmin Connect automatically looks for software updatesand sends them to your Edge device.2 Bring your Edge device within range (3 m) of the sensor.3 Rotate the crank arm a few times. The Edge device promptsyou to install all pending software updates.4 Follow the on-screen instructions.Getting Your FTP EstimateThe device uses your user profile information from the initialsetup to estimate your functional threshold power (FTP). For amore accurate FTP value, you can conduct an FTP test using apaired power meter and heart rate monitor (Conducting an FTPTest, page 14).Select > My Stats > FTP.Your FTP estimate appears as a value measured in watts perkilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on thecolor gauge.Purple SuperiorBlue ExcellentGreen GoodOrange FairRed UntrainedFor more information, see the appendix (FTP Ratings,page 23).Conducting an FTP TestBefore you can conduct a test to determine your functionalthreshold power (FTP), you must have a paired power meterand heart rate monitor (Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors, page 13).1 Select > My Stats > FTP > FTP Test > Ride.2 Select to start the timer.After you begin your ride, the device displays each step ofthe test, the target, and current power data. A messageappears when the test is complete.3 Select to stop the timer.4 Select Save Ride.Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts perkilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on thecolor gauge.Automatically Calculating FTPBefore the device can calculate your functional threshold power(FTP), you must have a paired power meter and heart ratemonitor (Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors, page 13).1 Select > My Stats > FTP > Enable Auto Calculation.2 Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutesoutdoors.3 After your ride, select Save Ride.4 Select > My Stats > FTP.Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts perkilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on thecolor gauge.Using Electronic ShiftersBefore you can use compatible electronic shifters, such asShimano®Di2™ shifters, you must pair them with your device(Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors, page 13). You can customize theoptional data fields (Customizing the Data Screens, page 17).The Edge device displays current adjustment values when thesensor is in adjustment mode.Situational AwarenessYour Edge device can be used with the Varia Vision™ device,Varia™ smart bike lights, and rearview radar to improvesituational awareness. See the owner's manual for your Variadevice for more information.NOTE: You may need to update the Edge software beforepairing Varia devices (Updating the Software, page 21).Using a Weight ScaleIf you have an ANT+ compatible weight scale, the device canread the data from the weight scale.1 Select > Sensors > Add Sensor > Weight Scale.A message appears when the weight scale is found.2 Stand on the scale when indicated.NOTE: If using a body composition scale, remove shoes andsocks to ensure that all body composition parameters areread and recorded.3 Step off the scale when indicated.TIP: If an error occurs, step off the scale. Step on whenindicated.Garmin Index™ Smart Scale DataIf you have a Garmin Index device, the most recent scale data isstored in your Garmin Connect account. The next time youconnect the Edge device to your Garmin Connect account, theweight data is updated in your Edge user profile.HistoryHistory includes time, distance, calories, speed, lap data,elevation, and optional ANT+ sensor information.NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped orpaused.When the device memory is full, a message appears. Thedevice does not automatically delete or overwrite your history.Upload your history to Garmin Connect periodically to keep trackof all your ride data.Viewing Your Ride1 Select > History > Rides.2 Select a ride.3 Select an option.Viewing Your Time in Each Training ZoneBefore you can view your time in each training zone, you mustpair your device with a compatible heart rate monitor or powermeter, complete an activity, and save the activity.Viewing your time in each heart rate and power zone can helpyou adjust your training intensity. You can adjust your powerzones (Setting Your Power Zones, page 13) and your heart ratezones (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 11) to match yourgoals and abilities. You can customize a data field to displayyour time in training zones during your ride (Customizing theData Screens, page 17).1 Select > History > Rides.2 Select a ride.14 History