quick start manual
EDGE® 800
TOUCHSCREEN GPS-ENABLED BIKE COMPUTER
8. Get Garmin Connect™ or Garmin
Training Center® software
Getting Started
warninG
Always consult your physician before
you begin or modify any exercise
program. See the Important Safety
and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and
other important information.
9. Transfer history to your computer
about the Battery
warninG
This product contains a lithium-ion
battery. See the Important Safety and
Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and
other important information.
When using your Edge® the first time,
complete the following tasks:
The device is powered by a built-in,
lithium-ion battery that you can charge
using the AC charger or the USB cable
included in the product box.
5. Set up the optional heart rate
NOTE: The device will not charge
when outside the temperature range of
32°F–113°F (0°C–45°C).
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3. Plug the small end of the AC
charger into the mini-USB port.
Charging the Edge
notice
To connect the device to your
computer using the USB cable, see
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly
dry the mini-USB port, the weather
cap, and the surrounding area before
charging or connecting to a computer.
4. Charge the device completely.
A fully charged battery can run for
up to 15 hours before it must be
recharged.
1. Plug the AC charger into a standard
wall outlet.
2. Pull up the weather cap
mini-USB port
➊
from the
➋.
installing the Edge
For the best GPS reception, position
the bike mount so the front of the
Edge is oriented toward the sky. You
can install the bike mount on the stem
1. Select a secure location to mount
the Edge where it does not interfere
with the safe operation of your
bike.
➊
➋
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6. Press down slightly and turn the
Edge clockwise until it locks into
place.
2. Place the rubber disk
of the bike mount.
➊
on the back
The rubber tabs align with the back
of the bike mount so it stays in
place.
➊
➌
releasing the Edge
1. Turn the Edge clockwise to unlock
the device.
➋
2. Lift the Edge off the mount.
3. Place the bike mount on the bike
stem.
Turning on the Edge
4. Attach the bike mount securely
Press and hold
.
using the two bands
➋.
5. Align the tabs on the back of the
Edge with the bike mount notches
➌.
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Keys
Configuring the Edge
The first time you turn on the Edge,
you are prompted to configure system
settings and user profile settings.
•
Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the initial setup.
•
Activate and pair the ANT+™
sensors during configuration, if
your Edge included a heart rate
monitor and a GSC 10:
◦
◦
◦
If you have a heart rate
monitor, select Yes. For setup
Press and hold to turn the
device on and off.
Press to view the status page
and adjust the backlight.
If you have a speed and cadence
sensor, select Yes. For setup
If you have an ANT+ power
meter, select Yes. For
LaP/
rESET
Press to create a new lap.
Press and hold to save your
ride and reset the timer.
STarT/
STOP
Press to start and stop the
timer.
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Touchscreen Buttons
Locating Satellite Signals
It may take 30–60 seconds to locate
satellite signals.
Select to view satellites and
open the GPS settings menu.
Select to open the settings
menu.
When viewing a course, select
to view additional features.
1. Go outdoors to an open area.
2. Make sure that the front of the
device is oriented toward the sky.
Select to delete a course,
workout, or activity.
3. Wait while the device searches for
satellites.
Select to close the page
without saving.
Do not begin moving until the
locating satellite page disappears.
Select to save your changes
and close the page.
Putting on the Heart rate
Monitor
NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate
monitor, you can skip this task.
Select to return to the previous
page.
Select to change pages or
scroll. You can also swipe your
finger across the touchscreen.
Select to narrow your search
by entering part of the name.
Wear the heart rate monitor directly on
your skin, just below your breastplate.
It should be snug enough to stay in
place during your ride.
Using the Backlight
At any time, tap the touchscreen to
turn on the backlight.
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1. Connect the heart rate monitor
After you put on the heart rate monitor,
it is on standby and ready to send data.
When the heart rate monitor is paired,
module
➊
to the strap.
➊
a message appears, and
solid on the status page.
appears
2. Wet both electrodes
➋
on the
installing the GSC 10
NOTE: If you do not have a GSC 10,
you can skip this task.
back of the strap to create a strong
connection between your chest and
the transmitter.
Both magnets must be aligned with
their respective indication lines for the
Edge to receive data.
➋
3. Wrap the strap around your chest,
and connect it.
1. Place the GSC 10 on the rear chain
stay (on the side opposite the drive
train).
The Garmin logo should be right-
side up.
NOTE: Place the flat rubber pad
or the triangle-shaped rubber pad
between the GSC 10 and the chain
stay for stability.
➊
4. Bring the device within range (3 m)
of the heart rate monitor.
TIP: If the heart rate data is erratic
or does not appear, you may have to
tighten the strap on your chest or warm
up for 5–10 minutes.
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➓
➍
➏
➊
➌
➎
4. Unscrew the spoke magnet
the plastic piece.
➐
from
➋
2. Loosely attach the GSC 10 using
two cable ties
3. Attach the pedal magnet
crank arm using the adhesive mount
and a cable tie
➋
.
➌
to the
➐
➍
.
➑
➒
The pedal magnet must be
within 5 mm of the GSC 10. The
indication line
magnet must line up with the
indication line on the GSC 10.
➎
on the pedal
➏
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5. Place the spoke in the groove of the
plastic piece, and tighten it slightly.
9. Pedal to test the sensor alignment.
The red LED blinks each time the
pedal magnet passes the sensor.
The green LED blinks each time
the spoke magnet passes the sensor
arm.
The spoke magnet can face away
from the GSC 10 if there is not
enough room between the sensor
arm and the spoke. The spoke
magnet must line up with the
NOTE: The LED blinks for
the first 60 passes after a reset.
Press Reset again if you require
additional passes.
indication line
arm.
➑
on the sensor
6. Loosen the screw
arm.
➒ on the sensor
10. When everything is aligned and
working correctly, tighten the cable
ties, the sensor arm, and the spoke
magnet.
7. Move the sensor arm to within
5 mm of the spoke magnet.
You can also tilt the GSC 10 closer
to either magnet for improved
alignment.
When the GSC 10 is paired, a message
appears, and
appear solid on
the status page.
8. Press the Reset key
➓
on the
GSC 10.
The LED turns red, then green.
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Going for a ride
Before you can record history, you
pair your Edge with an ANT+™ sensor.
Saving Your ride Data
Press and hold RESET to save
your ride data and reset the timer.
Using Free Software
Garmin provides two software options
for storing and analyzing your ride
data.
•
Garmin Connect is Web-based
software.
•
Garmin Training Center is
computer software that does
not require the Internet after
installation.
1. From the timer page, press START
to start the timer.
History is recorded only while the
timer is running.
2. Select your product.
3. Click Software.
2. After completing your ride, press
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
STOP.
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4. Open Garmin Connect
Transferring History to
Your Computer
Garmin Training Center.
notice
5. Follow the instructions included
with the software.
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly
dry the mini-USB port, the weather
cap, and the surrounding area before
charging or connecting to a computer.
Following a Course From
the web
1. Connect the USB cable to an
available USB port on your
computer.
1. Connect the Edge to your computer.
and find an activity.
2. Pull up the weather cap
mini-USB port
➊
from the
3. Click Send to Device.
➋
.
4. Disconnect the Edge, and turn it on.
5. Select MENU > Courses.
6. Select the course > Go.
➊
➋
Locations
You can record and store locations in
the device.
3. Plug the small end of the USB
cable into the mini-USB port.
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3. Select the number of data fields you
want to see on the page.
Saving Your Location
You can save your present location,
such as your home or parking spot.
Before you can save your location, you
To turn off an optional page, set the
number of data fields to Off.
4. Select a data field to change it.
1. From the map, select the position
Edge Temperature readings
You can customize the Edge to display
temperature in a data field.
icon
.
The position icon represents your
location on the map.
NOTE: The Edge may display
2. Select Save, or Save and Edit.
temperature readings that are higher
than the actual air temperature if the
Edge is placed in direct sunlight,
held in your hand, or is charging with
an external battery pack. Also, the
Edge will take some time to adjust to
significant changes in temperature.
Customizing Your Data
Fields
You can set up custom data fields for
three timer pages, the course page, the
workout page, the elevation profile
page, and the map. For a complete
list of the available data fields, see the
Edge 800 Owner’s Manual.
1. Select MENU >
> Bike
Settings > Data Fields.
2. Select a page.
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Locking the Touchscreen
To avoid accidental screen touches,
you can lock the touchscreen.
Troubleshooting
resetting the Device
If the keys or screen stop responding,
you may need to reset the device.
1. Press
.
The status page appears.
Press and hold
for 10 seconds.
2. Select Lock.
This does not erase any of your data
or settings.
Training with Power Meters
•
See the Edge 800 Owner’s Manual,
for more information.
Clearing User Data
NOTE: This deletes all user-entered
information, but it does not delete your
history.
•
for a list of third-party ANT+
sensors that are compatible with
the Edge.
1. Turn off the device.
2. Place your finger on the top left
corner of the touchscreen.
Owner’s Manual
Getting the Manuals from the
Device
1. Connect the device to your
computer using the USB cable
3. While holding your finger on the
touchscreen, turn on the device.
4. Select Yes.
2. Open the “Garmin” drive or
volume.
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3. Open the Garmin\Documents
Contacting Garmin Product
Support
folder or volume.
You can contact Garmin Product
Support if you have any questions
about this product.
4. Double-click the START HERE
.html file.
Getting the Manuals from the web
•
In the USA, go to www.garmin
.com/support, or contact Garmin
USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or
(800) 800.1020.
2. Select your product.
3. Click Manuals.
Buying Optional accessories
•
•
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)
Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.
or contact your Garmin dealer
for information about optional
accessories and replacement parts.
In Europe, go to www.garmin.com
Support for in-country support
information, or contact Garmin
(Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0)
870.8501241.
registering Your Device
Help us better support you by
completing our online registration
today.
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•
Keep the original sales receipt, or a
photocopy, in a safe place.
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For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of
your Garmin products, visit the Garmin web site at www.garmin.com.
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