Garmin EDGE 840 User manual

EDGE® 840

Quick Start Manual

Edge® 840

Quick Start Manual

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.

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.

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.

3Follow the instructions in the app to

complete the pairing and setup

process.

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After you pair successfully, a message

appears, and your device syncs

automatically with your smartphone.

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.

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.

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 .

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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

7Press down slightly and turn the Edge

device clockwise until it locks into

place.

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 .

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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.

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

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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.

Going for a Ride

If you are using a wireless sensor or

accessory, it can be paired and activated

during initial setup. If your device was

packaged with a wireless sensor, they are

already paired and can be activated during

initial setup.

1Hold to turn on the device.

2Go outside, and wait while the device

locates satellites.

The satellite bars turn green when the

device is ready.

3From the home screen, select or

to select an activity profile.

4Select .

5Select to start the activity timer.

NOTE: History is recorded only while

the activity timer is running.

6Swipe left or right to view additional

data screens.

You can swipe down from the top of

the data screens to view the widgets.

7If necessary, tap the screen to view

the timer overlay.

8Select to stop the activity timer.

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TIP: Before you save this ride and

share it on your Garmin Connect

account, you can change the ride type.

Accurate ride type data is important for

creating bike friendly courses.

9Select Save Ride.

10 Select .

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.

Bluetooth Connected Features

The Edge device has several Bluetooth

connected features for your compatible

smartphone using the Garmin Connect

and Connect IQ™ apps. Go to

www.garmin.com/apps for more

information.

Activity uploads to Garmin Connect:

Automatically sends your activity to

Garmin Connect as soon as you finish

recording the activity.

Assistance: Allows you to send an

automated text message with your

name and GPS location to your

emergency contacts using the Garmin

Connect app.

Audio prompts: Allows the Garmin

Connect app to play status

announcements on your smartphone

during a ride.

Connect IQ downloadable features:

Allows you to download Connect IQ

features from the Connect IQ app.

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Course, segment, and workout

downloads from Garmin Connect:

Allows you to search for activities on

Garmin Connect using your

smartphone and send them to your

device.

Device to device transfers: Allows you to

wirelessly transfer files to another

compatible Edge device.

Find my Edge: Locates your lost Edge

device that is paired with your

smartphone and currently within range.

GroupTrack: Allows you to keep track of

other riders in your group using

LiveTrack directly on screen and in

real time. You can send preset

messages to other riders in your

GroupTrack session who have a

compatible Edge device.

Incident detection: Allows the Garmin

Connect app to send a message to

your emergency contacts when the

Edge device detects an incident.

LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to

follow your races and training activities

in real time. You can invite followers

using email or social media, allowing

them to view your live data on a

Garmin Connect tracking page.

Messages: Allows you to reply to an

incoming call or text message with a

preset text message. This feature is

available with compatible Android™

smartphones.

Notifications: Displays phone

notifications and messages on your

device.

Social media interactions: Allows you to

post an update to your favorite social

media website when you upload an

activity to Garmin Connect.

Weather updates: Sends real-time

weather conditions and alerts to your

device.

Incident Detection

CAUTION

Incident detection is a supplemental

feature primarily designed for road use.

Incident detection should not be relied on

as a primary method to obtain emergency

assistance. The Garmin Connect Mobile

app does not contact emergency services

on your behalf.

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When an incident is detected by your

Edge device with GPS enabled, the

Garmin Connect Mobile app can send an

automated text message and email with

your name and GPS location to your

emergency contacts.

For more information, see your owner's

manual.

Assistance

CAUTION

Assistance is a supplemental feature and

should not be relied on as a primary

method to obtain emergency assistance.

The Garmin Connect Mobile app does not

contact emergency services on your

behalf.

When your Edge device with GPS enabled

is connected to the Garmin Connect

Mobile app, you can send an automated

text message with your name and GPS

location to your emergency contacts.

For more information, see your owner's

manual.

Wireless Sensors

Your device can be used with wireless

ANT+® or Bluetooth sensors. For more

information about compatibility and

purchasing optional sensors, go to

buy.garmin.com.

Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor

NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate

monitor, you can skip this task.

You should wear the heart rate monitor

directly on your skin, just below your

sternum. It should be snug enough to stay

in place during your activity.

1Snap the heart rate monitor module

onto the strap.

The Garmin logos on the module and

the strap should be right-side up.

2Wet the electrodes and the contact

patches on the back of the strap to

create a strong connection between

your chest and the transmitter.

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3Wrap the strap around your chest, and

connect the strap hook to the loop

NOTE: The care tag should not fold

over.

The Garmin logos should be right-side

up.

4Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of

the heart rate monitor.

After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is

active and sending data.

Installing the Cadence Sensor

NOTE: If you do not have this sensor, you

can skip this task.

TIP: Garmin recommends you secure your

bike on a stand while installing the sensor.

1Select the band size that fits your

crank arm securely.

The band you select should be the

smallest one that stretches across the

crank arm.

2On the non-drive side, place and hold

the flat side of the cadence sensor on

the inside of the crank arm.

3Pull the bands around the crank

arm, and attach them to the hooks

on the sensor.

4Rotate the crank arm to check for

clearance.

The sensor and bands should not

contact any part of your bike or shoe.

NOTE: The LED flashes green for five

seconds to indicate activity after two

revolutions.

5Take a 15 minute test ride and inspect

the sensor and bands to ensure there

is no evidence of damage.

Installing the Speed Sensor

NOTE: If you do not have this sensor, you

can skip this task.

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