Garmin Edge® 520 Bundle Owner's Manual

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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.
Getting Started
When using your device the first time, you should complete 
these tasks to set up the device and learn about the basic 
features.
1
Charge the device (
).
2
Install the device using the standard mount (
) or the out-front mount (
).
3
Turn on the device (
).
4
Locate satellites (
).
5
Go for a ride (
).
6
Upload your ride to Garmin Connect
 (
).
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 (
).
1
Pull up the weather cap 
À
 from the USB port 
Á
.
2
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the 
device.
3
Plug the large end of the USB cable into an AC adapter or a 
computer USB port.
4
Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
When you connect the device to a power source, the device 
turns on.
5
Charge the device completely.
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.
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.
1
Select a secure location to mount the device where it does 
not interfere with the safe operation of your bike.
2
Place the rubber disk 
À
 on the back of the bike mount.
The rubber tabs align with the back of the bike mount so it 
stays in place.
3
Place the bike mount on the bike stem.
4
Attach the bike mount securely using the two bands 
Á
.
5
Align the tabs on the back of the device with the bike mount 
notches 
Â
.
6
Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it 
locks into place.
Installing the Out-Front Mount
1
Select a secure location to mount the Edge device where it 
does not interfere with the safe operation of your bike.
2
Use the hex key to remove the screw 
À
 from the handlebar 
connector 
Á
.
3
If necessary, remove the two screws on the back side of the 
mount 
Â
, rotate the connector 
Ã
, and replace the screws to 
change the orientation of the mount.
4
Place 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.
5
Place the handlebar connector around the rubber pad.
6
Replace and tighten the screw.
NOTE: Garmin
®
 recommends a torque specification of 7 lbf-
in. (0.8 N-m). You should check the tightness of the screw 
periodically.
7
Align the tabs on the back of the Edge device with the bike 
mount notches 
Ä
.
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