Varia™ Bike Lights Owner’s Manual August 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01906-00_0A
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Getting Started ............................................................................ 1 Charging the Device ................................................................... 1 Installing the Out-Front Mount .................................................... 1 Installing the Seat-Post Mount .................................................... 1 Installing the Multi-Location Mount ..................
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 You can use the Varia HL (headlight) and Varia TL (taillight) alone, with the optional wireless remote, or with your compatible Edge device. This list provides an overview of the installation and setup tasks. • Charge the device (Charging the Device, page 1).
3 Place a rubber pad around the seat post, if necessary: • If the seat post diameter is 27 to 28.6 mm, use the thicker pad. • If the seat post diameter is 30.4 to 31 mm, use the thinner pad. • If the seat post diameter is 31 to 31.8 mm, do not use a rubber pad. Place the seat-post connector around the rubber pad. 4 NOTE: You should align the contours on the rubber pad with the grooves on the inside of the seat-post connector. 5 Replace and tighten the screw.
Device Settings You can remotely control your Varia devices and customize settings using your compatible Edge device. This section contains instructions for the Edge 1000 device. Other compatible Edge devices use similar settings. Pairing Varia Bike Lights with Your Edge 1000 Before you can pair the devices, you must update the Edge software. 1 Bring the Edge device within range (3 m) of the sensor. NOTE: Stay 10 m away from other ANT+ bike lights while pairing. 2 Turn on the Edge device.
À Taillight key. Select to signal a left turn when using two taillights. Hold to cycle through the taillight intensity and pattern modes. Á Headlight key. Select to switch between low beam and high beam. Hold to cycle through the headlight intensity and pattern modes. Â Ã Taillight key and power key. Select to signal a right turn when using two taillights. Hold to turn all lights on and off. Status LED. Status LED 3 Select the left or right turn signal.
Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact your physician or local poison control center. Replaceable coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov /hazardouswaste/perchlorate. CAUTION Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries. Before you can replace the battery, you must have a small Phillips screwdriver, a small flat screwdriver, and a CR2032 lithium coin-cell battery.
Radio frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol Water rating 5 ATM* *The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. Device Care NOTICE Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage. Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes.
Index A accessories 6 B bands 6 battery charging 1 life 4 replacing 4 C cleaning the device 6 customizing the device 3 D device, care 6 E Edge 3, 4 G Garmin Express registering the device 6 updating software 6 I installing 1, 2 K keys 2, 4 M maps, updating 6 mounting the device 1, 2, 4 O O-rings.
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Installing the Out-Front Mount You can use the out-front mount to install both an Edge~ device and a headlight. 1 Select a secure location to mount the Edge device and headlight where they do not interfere with the safe operation of your bike. 2 Use the hex key to remove the screw G) from the handlebar connector @. 3 4 5 If necessary, remove the two screws on the top of the mount @, rotate the connector, and replace the screws to change the orientation of the mount for an Edge device.
6 Adjust the mount on the handlebar so the headlight is mounted horizontally, parallel to the road. 7 Replace and tighten the screw. NOTE: Garminf recommends a torque specification of 7 lbf-in. (0.8 N-m). You should check the tightness of the screw periodically. 8 Align the notches on the top of the headlight with the tabs on the bottom of the mount. 9 Press up slightly and turn the headlight clockwise until it locks into place.
2 optimal light visibility. Verify there is clear space (no obstructions) behind the device. Use the hex key to remove the screw CD from the seat-post connector ~ . ~ 3 4 5 6 Place a rubber pad around the seat post, if necessary: • If the seat post diameter is 27 to 28.6 mm, use the thicker pad. • If the seat post diameter is 30.4 to 31 mm, use the thinner pad. • If the seat post diameter is 31 to 31.8 mm, do not use a rubber pad. Place the seat-post connector around the rubber pad.
7 Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it locks into place. Installing the Multi-Location Mount · 1 Select a secure location to mount the 2 3 4 6 taillight where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your bike. If necessary, select the correct rubber pad G) for your seat post shape. Place the mount on the seat post or other mounting location. Attach the mount securely using one or two bands@.
5 6 Align the tabs on the back of the device with the mount notches @. Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it locks into place. Bike Light Status LEOs The status LED is located on the side of the headlight. The status LED is located on the top of the taillight. LED Activity Status Solid red An error occurred while charging. Alternating blue and green The device is uploading settings from Garmin ExpressTM. Flashing green The battery is charging.
2 Select the device key to cycle through the 3 bike light intensity and pattern modes. Taillight modes include smart mode, high, medium, low, and flash. Headlight modes include smart mode, overdrive, high, medium, low, and flash. NOTE: Taillight medium and flash modes are available on the Varia™TL 300 device only. Headlight overdrive and flash modes are available on the Varia HL 500 device only. Hold the device key for 2 seconds to turn off the device.
When the sensor is paired with your Edge device, the status icon appears solid on the connections page. Wireless Remote Control Device Overview 1CD ITaillight key. Select to signal a left turn when using two taillights. Hold to cycle through the taillight intensity and pattern modes. (2) Headlight key. Select to switch between low beam and high beam. Hold to cycle through the headlight intensity and pattern modes. @ Taillight key and power key. Select to signal a right turn when using two taillights.
Alternating red and green 112 rapid green flashes Attempting to pair with a device. A turn indicator is on. Successfully paired with a device. Solid red Pairing failed or the connection was lost. 12 rapid red flashes A paired device entered power conservation mode. The light intensity is automatically adjusted to prolong battery life. Flashing red One or more of the paired devices has a low battery.
• Press gently on the release tab @, and lift the remote from the mount.
Support and Updates Garmin Express (www.garmin.com/express) provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices. • Product registration • Product manuals • Software updates Getting the Owner's Manual You can get the most recent owner's manual from the web. 1 Go to www.garmin.com/manuals NariaBikelights. 2 View or download the full owner's manual in your preferred format. Varia™ Bike Lights Instructions Introduction &.
Garmin , the Garmin logo. ANT+-, and Edge are trademarks of Garmin Ltd _or its subsidiaries. registered in the USA and other countries. Garmin Express'·· and Varia'' are trademarks of Garmin Ltd_ or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. M/N : A02666, A02669 El numero de registro COFETELIIFETEL puede ser revisado en el manual a traves de Ia siguiente pagina de internet. .
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• If using an external battery charger, only use the Garmin accessory approved for your product. • Only replace batteries with correct replacement batteries. Using other batteries presents a risk of fire or explosion. To purchase replacement batteries, see your Garmin dealer or the Garmin website. • Do not operate the device outside of the temperature ranges specified in the printed manual in the product packaging.
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure This device is a mobile transmitter and receiver that uses an internal antenna to send and receive low levels of radio frequency (RF) energy for data communications. The device emits RF energy below the published limits when operating in its maximum output power mode and when used with Garmin authorized accessories.
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries ("Garmin") grant you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the "Software") in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and/or its thirdparty providers.
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MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.