Garmin GPSMAP 800 Series Instruction manual

EDGE® 800
quick start manual
TOUCHSCREEN GPS-ENABLED BIKE COMPUTER

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Edge 800 Quick Start Manual 1
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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.
When using your Edge® the rst time,
complete the following tasks:
1. Charge the Edge (page 2).
2. Install the Edge (page 2).
3. Turn on the Edge (page 3).
4. Locate satellites (page 5).
5. Set up the optional heart rate
monitor (page 5) and the optional
GSC™ 10 (page 6).
6. Go for a ride (page 9).
7. Save your ride (page 9).
8. Get Garmin Connect™ or Garmin
Training Center® software
(page 9).
9. Transfer history to your computer
(page 10).
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 
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.
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.
NOTE: The device will not charge
when outside the temperature range of
32°F–113°F (0°C–45°C).

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notice
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly
dry the mini-USB port, the weather
cap, and the surrounding area before
charging or connecting to a computer.
1. Plug the AC charger into a standard
wall outlet.
2. Pull up the weather cap ➊ from the
mini-USB port ➋ .
➊
➋
3. Plug the small end of the AC
charger into the mini-USB port.
To connect the device to your
computer using the USB cable, see
page 10.
4. Charge the device completely.
A fully charged battery can run for
up to 15 hours before it must be
recharged.
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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
(shown on page 3) or the handlebars.
1. Select a secure location to mount
the Edge where it does not interfere
with the safe operation of your
bike.

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2. Place the rubber disk ➊ on the back
of the bike mount.
The rubber tabs align with the back
of the bike mount so it stays in
place.
➊ ➌
➋
3. Place the bike mount on the bike
stem.
4. Attach the bike mount securely
using the two bands ➋ .
5. Align the tabs on the back of the
Edge with the bike mount notches
➌ .
6. Press down slightly and turn the
Edge clockwise until it locks into
place.
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1. Turn the Edge clockwise to unlock
the device.
2. Lift the Edge off the mount.
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Press and hold .

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The rst time you turn on the Edge,
you are prompted to congure system
settings and user prole settings.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the initial setup.
• Activate and pair the ANT+™
sensors during conguration, if
your Edge included a heart rate
monitor and a GSC 10:
◦ If you have a heart rate
monitor, select Yes. For setup
information, see page 5.
◦ If you have a speed and cadence
sensor, select Yes. For setup
information, see page 6.
◦ If you have an ANT+ power
meter, select Yes. For
information, see page 12.
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Press and hold to turn the
device on and off.
Press to view the status page
and adjust the backlight.
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Press to create a new lap.
Press and hold to save your
ride and reset the timer.


Press to start and stop the
timer.

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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.
Select to delete a course,
workout, or activity.
Select to close the page
without saving.
Select to save your changes
and close the page.
Select to return to the previous
page.
Select to change pages or
scroll. You can also swipe your
nger across the touchscreen.
Select to narrow your search
by entering part of the name.
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At any time, tap the touchscreen to
turn on the backlight.
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It may take 30–60 seconds to locate
satellite signals.
1. Go outdoors to an open area.
2. Make sure that the front of the
device is oriented toward the sky.
3. Wait while the device searches for
satellites.
Do not begin moving until the
locating satellite page disappears.
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NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate
monitor, you can skip this task.
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.

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1. Connect the heart rate monitor
module ➊ to the strap.
➊
2. Wet both electrodes ➋ on the
back of the strap to create a strong
connection between your chest and
the transmitter.
➋
3. Wrap the strap around your chest,
and connect it.
The Garmin logo should be right-
side up.
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.
After you put on the heart rate monitor,
it is on standby and ready to send data.
When the heart rate monitor is paired,
a message appears, and appears
solid on the status page.
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NOTE: If you do not have a GSC 10,
you can skip this task.
Both magnets must be aligned with
their respective indication lines for the
Edge to receive data.
1. Place the GSC 10 on the rear chain
stay (on the side opposite the drive
train).
NOTE: Place the at rubber pad ➊
or the triangle-shaped rubber pad
between the GSC 10 and the chain
stay for stability.

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➓
➋
➊
➏
2. Loosely attach the GSC 10 using
two cable ties ➋ .
3. Attach the pedal magnet ➌ to the
crank arm using the adhesive mount
and a cable tie ➍ .
The pedal magnet must be
within 5 mm of the GSC 10. The
indication line ➎ on the pedal
magnet must line up with the
indication line ➏ on the GSC 10.
➍
➌
➎
4. Unscrew the spoke magnet ➐ from
the plastic piece.
➑
➒➐
5. Place the spoke in the groove of the
plastic piece, and tighten it slightly.

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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
indication line ➑ on the sensor
arm.
6. Loosen the screw ➒ on the sensor
arm.
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.
8. Press the Reset key ➓ on the
GSC 10.
The LED turns red, then green.
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.
NOTE: The LED blinks for
the rst 60 passes after a reset.
Press Reset again if you require
additional passes.
10. When everything is aligned and
working correctly, tighten the cable
ties, the sensor arm, and the spoke
magnet.
Garmin recommends that the torque
is 1.9 to 2.4 lbf-in to ensure a water
tight seal on the GSC 10 sensor
arm.
When the GSC 10 is paired, a message
appears, and appear solid on
the status page.