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820 Edge, I just want to see live GPS maps while riding

Hi, I'm new to this and already have a Garmin Instinct watch that does all the data measuring I need. I bought a 2nd hand 820 as all I want is to display live maps of where I am; not as part of a defined route or anything like that. I just want it to do what my car satnav does which is show me where I am and what's around me so i can explore. any help would be appreciated.

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looigi over 2 years ago +1 verified
Probably best to start out with a factory reset.
1. Turn device off
2. Hold Lap/Reset and Start/Stop buttons
3. Press and release the power button
4. Continue to hold only Lap/Reset and Start/Stop
5. Release Lap/Reset…

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+1 looigi over 2 years ago

Probably best to start out with a factory reset.

Turn device off
Hold Lap/Reset and Start/Stop buttons
Press and release the power button
Continue to hold only Lap/Reset and Start/Stop
Release Lap/Reset and Start/Stop when the Garmin Logo is cleared
The unit will restart and clear non-vol

To see the map and your position on it, press power button on the side to turn it on. Tap big circular button on screen to select a profile. Swipe left or right until the map is displayed. Bingo. Tap at the top of the screen to bring up zoom buttons or pan. For more detail:

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/edge820/EN-US/GUID-0C65ED27-AB2B-41C6-AA9C-9334A66E20BD-homepage.html

0 9305502 over 2 years ago in reply to looigi

OMG! brilliant; and thank you very much for responding

0 8548159 over 2 years ago

I find the navigation very workable. I find it helpful only for "big" rides where I don't know where I'm going ahead of time. I use it a couple of times a year, but, for me, it's worth the extra cash.

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