GARMIN Edge Explore 2 DC Rainmaker User Guide

GARMIN Edge Explore 2 DC Rainmaker

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

| Press to enter sleep mode and wake the device.

Hold to turn the device on and off and lock the touchscreen.

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| Press to mark a new lap.

USB port (under weather cap)

| Lift the weather cap to charge the device or connect it to a computer. Replace the weather cap to prevent damage to the USB port.

| Press to start and stop the activity timer.
 | Select to open the main menu.

Glances

| Swipe up to view the glances.

Select to open the glance or menu.

Biking profile

| Swipe left or right to change the biking profile. Select to open the biking profile.

Widgets

| Swipe down to view the widgets, then swipe left or right to view more widgets.
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Electrical contacts

| Charge using an external power accessory.

NOTE: Not available on all models.

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.

1. From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the Garmin Connect app.

2. Hold  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.

3. Follow the instructions in the app to complete the pairing and setup process.

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 handlebar.
NOTE: If you do not have this mount, you can skip this task.

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 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.
3. Place the bike mount on the bike stem.
4. Attach the bike mount securely using the two bands .
5. Align the tabs on the back of the device with the bike mount notches 3
6. Press down slightly and turn the 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.

1. Hold to turn on the device.

2. Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
   The satellite bars turn green when the device is ready.

3. From the home screen, select < or > to view the biking profiles.

4. Select a biking profile.

5. Press to start the activity timer. NOTE: History is recorded only while the activity timer is running.

6. Swipe left or right to view additional data screens. You can swipe down from the top of the data screens to view the widgets.

7. If necessary, tap the screen to view status overlay data (including battery life) or return to the home screen.

8. Press to stop the activity timer.
   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.

9. Select Save Ride.

10.  Select .

Viewing Widgets
Your device is preloaded with several widgets, and more are available when you pair your device with a phone or other compatible device.

1. From 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.
2. Swipe left or right to view more widgets.

Viewing Glances
Glances provide quick access to health data, activity information, built-in sensors, and more.

• From the home screen, swipe up. The device scrolls through the glances (page 2).
• Select a glance to view additional information.
• Select to customize the glances.

Bluetooth Connected Features

The Edge device has several Bluetooth connected features for your compatible phone 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.
  

• Audio prompts: Allows the Garmin Connect app to play status announcements on your phone during a ride.

• Bike alarm: Allows you to enable an alarm that sounds on the device and sends an alert to your phone when the device detects motion.

• Connect IQ downloadable features:
  Allows you to download Connect IQ features from the Connect IQ app.

• Course downloads from Garmin Connect:
  Allows you to search for courses on Garmin Connect using your phone and send them to your device.

• Find my Edge: Locates your lost Edge
  device that is paired with your phone and currently within range.

• Messages: Allows you to reply to an incoming call or text message with a preset text message. This feature is available with compatible Android™ phones.

• Notifications: Displays phone notifications and messages on your device.

• Safety and tracking features

• 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.

Safety and Tracking Features

CAUTION
The safety and tracking features are supplemental features and should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf. The Edge Explore 2 device has safety and tracking features that must be set up with the Garmin Connect app.

NOTICE
To use these features, the Edge Explore 2 device must have GPS enabled and be connected to the Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth technology. You can enter emergency contacts in your Garmin Connect account.
For more information, see your owner’s manual.

• Assistance: Allows you to send a message with your name, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to your emergency contacts.

• Incident detection: When the EdgeExplore 2 device detects an incident during certain outdoor activities, the device sends an automated message, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to your emergency contacts.

• 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 web page.

• Live Event Sharing: Allows you to send messages to friends and family during an event, providing real-time updates.
  NOTE: This feature is available only if your device is connected to a compatible Android phone.

• GroupTrack: Allows you to keep track of your connections using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time.

Courses
You can send a course from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After it is saved to your device, you can navigate the course on your device. You can also create and save a custom course directly on your device.
You can follow a saved course simply because it is a good route. For example, you can save and follow a bike-friendly commute to work.

Planning and Riding a Course
You can create and ride a custom course. A course is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to your final destination.

1. Select Courses >+ > Course Creator.

2. Select + to add a location.

3. Select an option. There are many ways to add a location. For more information, see your owner’s manual.

4. Select Add to Course.
   TIP: From the map, you can select another location, and select Add to Course to continue adding locations.

5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 until you have selected all locations for the route.
   TIP: You can swipe left and select to remove a location.

6. Select an option:

   • To calculate the route, select View Map.
   • To calculate the route with the same route back to the start location, select > + Out and Back.
   • To calculate the route with a different route back to the start location, select > +Loop to Start.
     A map of the course appears.

7. Select Save > Ride.

Creating and Riding a Round-Trip Course

The device can create a round-trip course based on a specified distance, starting location, and direction of navigation.

1. Select Courses >+ > Round-Trip Course.

2. Select Distance, and enter the total distance for the course.

3. Select Start Location.

4. Select an option.
   There are many ways to add a location. For more information, see your owner’s manual.

5. Select Start Direction, and select a direction heading.

6. Select Search.
   TIP: You can select to search again.

7. Select a course to view it on the map.
   TIP : You can select and to view the other courses.

8. Select Save > Ride.

Device Information

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 (page 9).

1. Pull up the weather cap 1 from the USB port2 .

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.
   After you charge the device, close the weather cap.

Specifications

• Operating temperature range: From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)
• Charging temperature range: From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
• Wireless frequency: 2.4 GHz @ 20 dBm maximum

Product Updates

Your device automatically checks for updates when connected to Bluetooth. You can manually check for updates from the system settings. On your computer, install Garmin Express™ (www.garmin.com/express). On your phone, install the Garmin Connect app.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin® devices:

• Software updates
• Map updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Connect
• Product registration

Getting More Information

• Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates.
• Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts.

Getting the Owner’s Manual
The owner’s manual includes instructions for using device features and accessing regulatory information. Go to www.garmin.com/manuals/EdgeExplore2.

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