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 Edge ® 540 bike computer the first time, you should complete these tasks to set it up and learn about the basic features. 1 Charge the bike computer ( Charging the Device , page 65 ). 2 Install the bike computer using the standard mount ( Installing the Standard Mount , page 65 ) or the out-front mount ( Installing the Out-Front Mount , page 66 ). 3 Turn on the bike computer ( Device Overview , page 5 ).
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup. During the initial setup, you can pair your phone with your bike computer to receive notifications, sync your activities, and more ( Pairing Your Phone , page 34 ). 5 Check for software updates ( System Settings , page 63 ). For the best experience, you should keep the software on your bike computer up to date. Software updates provide changes and improvements to privacy, security, and features. 6 Locate satellites ( Acquiring Satellite Signals , page 6 ). 7 Go for a ride ( Going for a Ride , page 8 ). 8 Upload your ride to your Garmin Connect account ( Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect , page 43 ).
Device Overview Introduction Edge® 540 Owner's Manual 5 Press to enter sleep mode and wake the device. Hold to turn the device on and off. Press to scroll through the data screens, options, and settings. From the home screen, press to view the status page. Press to scroll through the data screens, options, and settings. From the home screen, press to view glances. Press to mark a new lap. Press to start and stop the activity timer. Press to return to the previous screen. Hold to return to the home screen. Hold to open the main menu. Press to select. Charge using an external power accessory.