Garmin EDGE 830 User manual

EDGE®830
Owner’s Manual

© 2019 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or
improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to
www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product.
Garmin®, the Garmin logo, ANT+®, Auto Lap®, Auto Pause®, Edge®, Forerunner®, inReach®, and Virtual Partner® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA
and other countries. Connect IQ™, Firstbeat Analytics™, Garmin Connect™, Garmin Express™, HRM-Dual™, Rally™, Varia™, and Vector™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its
subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.
Android™ is a trademark of Google LLC. Apple® and Mac® are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are owned
by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license. The Cooper Institute®, as well as any related trademarks, are the property of The Cooper Institute.
Di2™ and Shimano STEPS™ are trademarks of Shimano, Inc. Shimano® is a registered trademark of Shimano, Inc. Training Stress Score™ (TSS), Intensity Factor™ (IF), and
Normalized Power™ (NP) are trademarks of Peaksware, LLC. STRAVA and Strava™ are trademarks of Strava, Inc. Wi‑Fi® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance Corporation.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
This product is ANT+® certified. Visit www.thisisant.com/directory for a list of compatible products and apps.
M/N: AA3485

Table of Contents
Introduction......................................1
Device Overview...................................... 2
Home Screen Overview....................... 3
Viewing Widgets.................................. 4
Using the Touchscreen....................... 5
Locking the Touchscreen................ 5
Pairing Your Smartphone........................6
Charging the Device................................ 7
About the Battery.................................8
Installing the Standard Mount................ 9
Installing the Out-Front Mount............. 10
Releasing the Edge............................ 11
Installing the Mountain Bike Mount..... 12
Acquiring Satellite Signals.................... 14
Training..........................................15
Going for a Ride.....................................15
Segments...............................................16
Strava™ Segments............................. 17
Using the Strava Segment Explore
Widget............................................ 17
Following a Segment From Garmin
Connect.............................................. 18
Enabling Segments........................... 18
Racing a Segment............................. 19
Viewing Segment Details.................. 20
Segment Options............................... 20
Deleting a Segment........................... 21
Workouts............................................... 21
Creating a Workout........................... 22
Repeating Workout Steps................. 23
Following a Workout From Garmin
Connect.............................................. 23
Starting a Workout............................ 24
Stopping a Workout...........................24
Editing a Workout.............................. 25
Deleting Workouts............................. 25
Training Plans....................................... 25
Using Garmin Connect Training
Plans.................................................. 26
Viewing the Training Calendar......... 26
Interval Workouts.................................. 27
Creating an Interval Workout............ 27
Starting an Interval Workout............. 28
Training Indoors.................................... 28
Pairing Your ANT+®
Indoor Trainer.................................... 29
Using an ANT+ Indoor Trainer.......... 29
Setting Resistance.........................30
Setting the Simulated Grade......... 30
Setting Target Power.....................31
Setting a Training Target...................... 31
Cancelling a Training Target.............32
My Stats......................................... 32
Performance Measurements............... 33
Training Status.................................. 34
About VO2 Max. Estimates...............34
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate.. 35
Tips for Cycling VO2 Max.
Estimates....................................... 36
Heat and Altitude Performance
Acclimation.................................... 36
Training Load..................................... 37
Getting Your Training Load
Estimate......................................... 38
Training Load Focus......................... 39
About Training Effect........................ 40
Recovery Time................................... 41
Viewing Your Recovery Time........ 41
Getting Your FTP Estimate............... 42
Conducting an FTP Test............... 43
Automatically Calculating FTP..... 43
Viewing Your Stress Score............... 44
Turning Off Performance
Notifications...................................... 44
Viewing Your Power Curve............... 45
Syncing Activities and Performance
Measurements.................................. 45
Pausing Your Training Status........... 46
Resuming Your Paused Training
Status............................................. 46
Personal Records.................................. 47
Viewing Your Personal Records....... 47
Reverting a Personal Record............ 47
Deleting a Personal Record.............. 48
Training Zones...................................... 48
Navigation...................................... 48
Locations............................................... 49
Marking Your Location...................... 49
Saving Locations from the Map....... 49
Table of Contents i

Navigating to a Location................... 50
Navigating Back to Start................... 51
Stopping Navigation..........................51
Editing Locations...............................52
Deleting a Location........................... 52
Projecting a Location........................ 53
Courses.................................................. 53
Planning and Riding a Course.......... 54
Creating and Riding a Round-Trip
Course................................................ 55
Creating a Course from a Recent
Ride.................................................... 56
Following a Course From Garmin
Connect.............................................. 56
Tips for Riding a Course................... 57
Viewing Course Details..................... 57
Displaying a Course on the Map... 58
Using ClimbPro.................................. 59
Course Options.................................. 60
Stopping a Course............................. 60
Deleting a Course.............................. 60
Trailforks Routes............................... 61
Map Settings......................................... 61
Changing the Map Orientation......... 62
Map Themes...................................... 62
Route Settings....................................... 63
Selecting an Activity for Route
Calculation......................................... 63
Connected Features....................... 64
Bluetooth Connected Features............ 65
Incident Detection and Assistance
Features............................................. 66
Incident Detection......................... 66
Assistance..................................... 67
Adding Emergency Contacts........ 67
Viewing Your Emergency
Contacts......................................... 68
Requesting Assistance................. 68
Turning Incident Detection On and
Off................................................... 68
Cancelling an Automated
Message.........................................69
Sending a Status Update After an
Incident.......................................... 69
Turning On LiveTrack........................ 70
Starting a GroupTrack Session.........71
Tips for GroupTrack Sessions...... 72
Setting the Bike Alarm...................... 72
Playing Audio Prompts on Your
Smartphone....................................... 73
Transferring Files to Another Edge
Device.................................................73
Wi‑Fi Connected Features.................... 74
Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity........... 74
Wi‑Fi Settings..................................... 75
Wireless Sensors............................75
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor.......76
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones......... 77
About Heart Rate Zones................77
Fitness Goals................................. 78
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data....... 78
Installing the Speed Sensor.................. 79
Installing the Cadence Sensor............. 80
About the Speed and Cadence
Sensors.............................................. 81
Data Averaging for Cadence or
Power................................................. 81
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors............. 82
Training with Power Meters................. 82
Setting Your Power Zones................ 83
Calibrating Your Power Meter.......... 83
Pedal-Based Power........................... 84
Cycling Dynamics.............................. 84
Using Cycling Dynamics................85
Updating the Rally Software Using the
Edge Device....................................... 86
Situational Awareness.......................... 87
Enabling the Green Threat Level
Tone................................................... 87
Using Electronic Shifters...................... 88
Using an eBike....................................... 88
Viewing eBike Sensor Details........... 88
inReach® Remote................................. 89
Using the inReach Remote............... 89
History........................................... 90
Viewing Your Ride................................. 90
Viewing Your Time in Each Training
Zone................................................... 91
Deleting a Ride...................................91
Viewing Data Totals.............................. 92
Garmin Connect.................................... 93
ii Table of Contents

Sending Your Ride to Garmin
Connect.............................................. 94
Data Recording...................................... 94
Data Management................................ 94
Connecting the Device to Your
Computer........................................... 95
Transferring Files to Your Device..... 95
Deleting Files..................................... 96
Disconnecting the USB Cable........... 96
Customizing Your Device................97
Connect IQ Downloadable Features.... 97
Downloading Connect IQ Features
Using Your Computer........................ 97
Profiles................................................... 98
Setting Up Your User Profile............. 98
About Training Settings........................ 99
Updating Your Activity Profile........ 100
Adding a Data Screen..................... 101
Editing a Data Screen......................102
Rearranging Data Screens.............. 102
Alerts................................................ 103
Setting Range Alerts....................103
Setting Recurring Alerts.............. 104
Setting Smart Eat and Drink
Alerts............................................ 104
Auto Lap...........................................105
Marking Laps by Position........... 105
Marking Laps by Distance.......... 106
Marking Laps by Time.................106
Using Auto Sleep............................. 107
Using Auto Pause............................ 107
Using Auto Scroll............................. 108
Starting the Timer Automatically... 108
Changing the Satellite Setting........ 109
Phone Settings.................................... 109
System Settings.................................. 110
Display Settings...............................110
Using the Backlight..................... 111
Customizing the Widget Loop........ 111
Data Recording Settings................. 112
Changing the Units of Measure......112
Turning the Device Tones On and
Off.................................................... 113
Changing the Device Language......113
Time Zones...................................... 113
Setting Up Extended Display Mode....114
Exiting Extended Display Mode...... 114
Device Information....................... 115
Product Updates................................. 115
Updating the Software Using the
Garmin Connect App....................... 115
Updating the Software Using Garmin
Express............................................ 116
Specifications......................................117
Edge Specifications........................ 117
HRM-Dual™ Specifications............. 118
Speed Sensor 2 and Cadence Sensor 2
Specifications.................................. 118
Viewing Device Information............... 119
Viewing Regulatory and Compliance
Information...................................... 119
Device Care......................................... 120
Cleaning the Device........................ 120
Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor.. 121
User Replaceable Batteries................ 121
Replacing the HRM-Dual Battery.... 122
Replacing the Speed Sensor
Battery.............................................. 123
Replacing the Cadence Sensor
Battery.............................................. 124
Troubleshooting........................... 125
Resetting the Device........................... 125
Restoring the Default Settings....... 125
Clearing User Data and Settings.... 126
Maximizing Battery Life...................... 126
Turning On Battery Save Mode.......127
My phone will not connect to the
device...................................................127
Improving GPS Satellite Reception.... 128
My device is in the wrong language...128
Setting Your Elevation........................ 129
Calibrating the Compass.................... 129
Temperature Readings....................... 130
Replacement O-rings.......................... 130
Getting More Information................... 130
Appendix...................................... 131
Data Fields...........................................131
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings............... 136
FTP Ratings......................................... 137
Heart Rate Zone Calculations............ 138
Table of Contents iii

Wheel Size and Circumference.......... 139
Index............................................ 142
iv Table of Contents

Title Introduction - fitness
Identifier GUID-8B9070D6-C0EA-45EE-8F62-1602492BF264
Language EN-US
Description No index entries necessary.
Version 1
Revision 4
Changes This was created because the other introduction topic had a bad conref and Kelly thought the order of
the warnings should change.
Status Released
Last Modified 22/04/2017 23:00:50
Author wiederan
Introduction
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program.
Introduction 1

Title Device Overview (touch)
Identifier GUID-B828FA19-7B74-442A-AC64-65672BC576D5
Language EN-US
Description
Version 3
Revision 3
Changes Updated to a two column table for accessibility.
Status Released
Last Modified 01/10/2019 15:04:30
Author cozmyer
Device Overview
Select to enter sleep mode and wake the device.
Hold to turn the device on and off and lock the touchscreen.
Select to mark a new lap.
Select to start and stop the activity timer.
Electrical contacts
Charge using an Edge external battery pack accessory.
NOTE: Go to www.buy.garmin.com to purchase optional accessories.
2 Introduction

Title Home Screen Overview
Identifier GUID-E4971EAD-1F82-4133-B383-66126FBD4475
Language EN-US
Description
Version 3
Revision 4
Changes Updated for Explore 1030. Removed training options from menu icon row and added conditions for
Where To row.
Status Released
Last Modified 27/06/2018 09:32:48
Author cozmyer
Home Screen Overview
The home screen gives you quick access to all the features of the Edge device.
Select to go for a ride.
Use the arrows to change your activity profile.
Navigation Select to mark a location, search for locations, and create or navigate a course.
Training Select to access your segments, workouts, and other training options.
Select to access your history, personal records, contacts, and settings.
Select to access your Connect IQ™ apps, widgets, and data fields.
Introduction 3

Title Viewing Widgets (Edge)
Identifier GUID-E741F23E-5A41-4490-8D17-8CB05FA626CA
Language EN-US
Description
Version 4
Revision 3
Changes Added info on flashing icon for consistency with keyed topic.
Status Released
Last Modified 26/02/2019 10:28:15
Author cozmyer
Viewing Widgets
Your device is preloaded with several widgets, and more are available when you pair your device with a
smartphone or other compatible device.
1From the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
The settings widget appears. A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal. A solid icon means
the signal was found or the sensor is connected. You can select any icon to change the settings.
2Swipe left or right to view more widgets.
The next time you swipe down to view the widgets, the last widget you viewed appears.
4 Introduction

Title Using the Touchscreen
Identifier GUID-FA15D546-45B9-405A-BE90-BED318105645
Language EN-US
Description
Version 1
Revision 5
Changes save as
Status Released
Last Modified 22/04/2017 20:27:23
Author wiederan
Using the Touchscreen
• When the timer is running, tap the screen to view the timer overlay.
The timer overlay allows you to return to the home screen during a ride.
• Select to return to the home screen.
• Swipe or select the arrows to scroll.
• Select to return to the previous page.
• Select to save your changes and close the page.
• Select to close the page and return to the previous page.
• Select to search near a location.
• Select to delete an item.
• Select for more information.
Title Locking the Touchscreen
Identifier GUID-017CF5C8-FF88-494C-B2AD-64F59F51B297
Language EN-US
Description
Version 4
Revision 3
Changes Added step for locking during an activity.
Status Released
Last Modified 14/08/2017 13:42:35
Author cozmyer
Locking the Touchscreen
You can lock the screen to prevent inadvertent screen touches.
• Hold , and select Lock Screen.
• During an activity, select .
Introduction 5

Title Pairing Your Smartphone
Identifier GUID-5CAE6B1A-C3A6-411C-8712-DC735FB8A5FA
Language EN-US
Description
Version 6
Revision 8
Changes Update to add Profile Sync and Settings
Status Released
Last Modified 30/03/2020 08:11:27
Author pruekatie
Pairing Your Smartphone
To use the connected features of the Edge device, it must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect™ app,
instead of from the Bluetooth® settings on your smartphone.
1From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the Garmin Connect app.
2Hold to turn on the device.
The first time you turn on the device, you will select the device language. The next screen prompts you to pair
with your smartphone.
TIP: You can swipe down on the home screen to view the settings widget, and select Phone > Pair
Smartphone to manually enter pairing mode.
3Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect account:
• If this is the first device you have paired with the Garmin Connect app, follow the on-screen instructions.
• If you have already paired another device with the Garmin Connect app, from the or menu, select
Garmin Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: Based on your Garmin Connect account and accessories, your device suggests activity profiles and
data fields during setup. If you have sensors paired with your previous device, you can transfer them during
setup.
After you pair successfully, a message appears, and your device syncs automatically with your smartphone.
6 Introduction

Title Charging the Device (generic bike)
Identifier GUID-CE71E601-BA73-4807-8D30-84EDCC1CCBBA
Language EN-US
Description
Version 4
Revision 5
Changes Added a post req. from product support about closing the weather cap.
Status Released
Last Modified 27/06/2018 12:45:01
Author cozmyer
Charging the Device
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer.
The device is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery that you can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB
port on your computer.
NOTE: The device will not charge when outside the approved temperature range (Edge Specifications,
page 117).
1Pull up the weather cap from the USB port .
2Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the device.
3Plug the large end of the USB cable into an AC adapter or a computer USB port.
4Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
When you connect the device to a power source, the device turns on.
5Charge the device completely.
After you charge the device, close the weather cap.
Introduction 7

Title About the Battery - Edge
Identifier GUID-F70DBCBD-E11C-408F-A2A7-FBF047FCA4AE
Language EN-US
Description
Version 2
Revision 3
Changes broken conref.
Status Released
Last Modified 22/04/2017 20:16:45
Author wiederan
About the Battery
WARNING
This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product
box for product warnings and other important information.
8 Introduction

Title Installing the Device
Identifier GUID-12CE9464-C7D8-4F75-BEAC-7C007FCB6154
Language EN-US
Description
Version 3
Revision 3
Changes With Edge 1030 going forward, two rubber disks are included with larger devices. You can use version 2,
but confirm with PM.
Status Released
Last Modified 22/06/2017 15:25:15
Author cozmyer
Installing the Standard Mount
For the best GPS reception, position the bike mount so the front of the device is oriented toward the sky. You
can install the bike mount on the stem or the handlebars.
1Select a secure location to mount the device where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your bike.
2Place the rubber disk on the back of the bike mount.
Two rubber disks are included, and you can select the disk that best fits your bike. The rubber tabs align with
the back of the bike mount so it stays in place.
3Place the bike mount on the bike stem.
4Attach the bike mount securely using the two bands .
5Align the tabs on the back of the device with the bike mount notches .
6Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it locks into place.
Introduction 9

Title Installing the Out-Front Mount (modular)
Identifier GUID-B8013AB6-169D-4E92-B28D-72C304390EC2
Language EN-US
Description
Version 2
Revision 3
Changes Added a note to skip this task if you bought a different bundle.
Status Released
Last Modified 26/02/2019 10:18:38
Author cozmyer
Installing the Out-Front Mount
NOTE: If you do not have this mount, you can skip this task.
1Select a secure location to mount the Edge device where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your
bike.
2Use the hex key to remove the screw from the handlebar connector .
3Place the rubber pad around the handlebar:
• If the handlebar diameter is 25.4 mm, use the thicker pad.
• If the handlebar diameter is 31.8 mm, use the thinner pad.
4Place the handlebar connector around the rubber pad.
5Replace and tighten the screw.
NOTE: Garmin® recommends tightening the screw so the mount is secure, with a maximum torque
specification of 7 lbf-in. (0.8 N-m). You should check the tightness of the screw periodically.
6Align the tabs on the back of the Edge device with the bike mount notches .
10 Introduction

7Press down slightly and turn the Edge device clockwise until it locks into place.
Title Releasing the Edge
Identifier GUID-B8CC570A-3D55-4EDC-BC10-9452D66F50A3
Language EN-US
Description
Version 1
Revision 3
Changes
Status Released
Last Modified 22/04/2017 20:25:37
Author wiederan
Releasing the Edge
1Turn the Edge clockwise to unlock the device.
2Lift the Edge off the mount.
Introduction 11

Title Installing the Mountain Bike Mount
Identifier GUID-DF093A1F-2061-4C89-B565-7E097410033E
Language EN-US
Description
Version 3
Revision 1
Changes No English changes. This is to fix the RO glyph issue.
Status Released
Last Modified 17/06/2019 10:16:05
Author pullins
Installing the Mountain Bike Mount
NOTE: If you do not have this mount, you can skip this task.
1Select a secure location to mount the Edge device where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your
bike.
2Use the 3 mm hex key to remove the screw from the handlebar connector .
3Select an option:
• If the handlebar diameter is 25.4 mm, place the thicker pad around the handlebar.
• If the handlebar diameter is 31.8 mm, place the thinner pad around the handlebar.
• If the handlebar diameter is 35 mm, do not use a rubber pad.
4Place the handlebar connector around the handlebar, so that the mount arm is above the bike stem.
5Use the 3 mm hex key to loosen the screw on the mount arm, position the mount arm, and tighten the
screw.
NOTE: Garmin recommends tightening the screw so the mount arm is secure, with a maximum torque
specification of 20 lbf-in. (2.26 N-m). You should check the tightness of the screw periodically.
12 Introduction

6If necessary, use the 2 mm hex key to remove the two screws on the back side of the mount , remove and
rotate the connector, and replace the screws to change the orientation of the mount.
7Replace and tighten the screw on the handlebar connector.
NOTE: Garmin recommends tightening the screw so the mount is secure, with a maximum torque
specification of 7 lbf-in. (0.8 N-m). You should check the tightness of the screw periodically.
8Align the tabs on the back of the Edge device with the bike mount notches .
9Press down slightly and turn the Edge device clockwise until it locks into place.
Introduction 13

Title Acquiring Satellite Signals
Identifier GUID-475E6349-9762-452A-B5B0-43AD12F8F68A
Language EN-US
Description
Version 3
Revision 4
Changes Adding in xref to "What is GPS" page on garmin.com
Status Released
Last Modified 06/03/2018 08:46:04
Author mcdanielm
Acquiring Satellite Signals
The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically
based on the GPS position.
TIP: For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
1Go outdoors to an open area.
The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.
2Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.
14 Introduction