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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

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

).

• Install the headlight using the out-front mount (

Installing the 

Out-Front Mount

, page 1

).

• Install the taillight using one of the included mounts:

◦ Install the seat-post mount (

Installing the Seat-Post 

Mount

, page 1

).

◦ Install the multi-location mount (

Installing the Multi-

Location Mount

, page 2

).

TIP: 

If you are using two taillights as turn signals, you can 

install two multi-location mounts on the seat stays of your 

bike.

• If you are using the wireless remote, install it on your bike 

stem or handlebar (

Using the Mounts

, page 4

).

• If you are using the wireless remote, pair the devices (

Pairing 

the Remote with Your Varia Device

, page 4

).

• If you are using a compatible Edge device, pair the devices 

(

Pairing Varia Bike Lights with Your Edge 1000

, page 3

).

• If you are using a compatible Edge device, customize the 

bike light settings (

Customizing Varia Device Settings with 

Your Edge 1000

, page 3

).

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 does not charge when outside the approved 

temperature range (

Specifications

, page 5

).

1

Pull up the weather cap from the USB port.

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.

5

Charge the device completely.

The status LED flashes green while charging. The status LED is 

solid green when charging is complete.

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 

À

 from the handlebar 

connector 

Á

.

3

If necessary, remove the two screws on the top of the mount 

Â

, rotate the connector, and replace the screws to change 

the orientation of the mount for an Edge device.

4

Place a 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.

NOTE: 

You should align the contours on the rubber pad with 

the grooves on the inside of the handlebar connector.

6

Adjust the mount on the handlebar so the headlight is 

mounted horizontally, parallel to the road.

7

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.

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.

10

If installing an Edge device, align the tabs on the back of the 

Edge device with the notches on the top of the mount.

11

Press down slightly and turn the Edge device clockwise until 

it locks into place.

Installing the Seat-Post Mount

1

Select a secure location to mount the taillight where it does 

not interfere with the safe operation of your bike.

NOTE: 

You should mount the device as high on the seat post 

as possible for optimal light visibility. Verify there is clear 

space (no obstructions) behind the device.

2

Use the hex key to remove the screw 

À

 from the seat-post 

connector 

Á

.

Introduction

1

Summary of Contents for Varia

Page 1: ...Varia Bike Lights Owner s Manual August 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190 01906 00_0A...

Page 2: ...ments Go to www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product Garmin the Garmin logo ANT and Edge are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries regi...

Page 3: ...uration Settings 3 Adjusting the Beam Angle During a Ride 3 Turn Signal Settings 3 Light Network Settings 4 Testing the Light Network 4 Wireless Remote Control 4 Device Overview 4 Status LED 4 Pairing...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...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 5 Charge the device completely The status LED flashes green while chargi...

Page 6: ...vice Overview Device key Select to cycle through the headlight pairing intensity and pattern modes Hold to turn the device on and off Status LED View device status Bike Light Status LEDs page 2 Varia...

Page 7: ...twork page 4 Configuration Settings From your Edge device select Sensors Varia Configuration Auto Automatically adjusts the light intensity based on the ambient light or time of day Day Sets the light...

Page 8: ...l a right turn when using two taillights Hold to turn all lights on and off Status LED Status LED LED Activity Status Flashing green Searching for a paired device Alternating red and green Attempting...

Page 9: ...ommunications protocol Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7 Varia HL 500 LED luminous flux and peak illuminance 600 lm 95 lx Varia HL 501 LED luminous flux and peak illuminance 300 lm 65 lx The device withstan...

Page 10: ...n new software is available Garmin Express sends it to your device 2 Follow the on screen instructions 3 Do not disconnect your device from the computer during the update process Getting More Informat...

Page 11: ...e 6 I installing 1 2 K keys 2 4 M maps updating 6 mounting the device 1 2 4 O O rings See bands P pairing 3 remote control 4 product registration 6 R registering the device 6 remote control 3 4 pairin...

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Page 13: ...A GARMIN Varia Bike Lights I t _ y Instructions 2 Instructions 12 lstruzioni 24 Anweisungen 36 lnstrucciones 49 lnstruQ6es 61...

Page 14: ...acomputer 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 does not charge when outside the appro...

Page 15: ...nector 3 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 4 Place a rubber pad around th...

Page 16: ...of the mount 9 Press up slightly and turn the headlight clockwise until it locks into place 10 If installing an Edge device align the tabs on the back of the Edge device with the notches on the top of...

Page 17: ...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 4 Place the seat post connector around the rubber pad NOTE You should align the contours on the rubber...

Page 18: ...taillight where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your bike 2 If necessary select the correct rubber pad G for your seat post shape 3 Place the mount on the seat post or other mounting...

Page 19: ...n settings from Garmin ExpressTM Flashing green The battery is charging Solid green Charging is complete Flashing red The battery is low Flashing blue The device is in smart mode and can be controlled...

Page 20: ...Hold the device key for 2 seconds to turn off the device The next time you turn on the device it enters the last used operating mode Pairing Varia Bike Lights with Your Edge 1000 Before you can pair...

Page 21: ...ng 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 patt...

Page 22: ...vation mode The light intensity is automatically adjusted to prolong battery life One or more of the paired devices has a low battery Using the Mounts Several mounts are available for your remote eith...

Page 23: ...aria HL SOO LED 600 lm luminous flux and peak 9S lx illuminance 1 Varia HL S01 LED JToo lm luminous flux and peak 6S lx illuminance Taillight Specifications 1 Operating temperature 1 From 1So to sooc...

Page 24: ...referred format Varia Bike Lights Instructions Introduction AVERTISSEMENT Consultez le guide Informations importantes sur le produit et Ia securite inclus dans l emballage du produit pour prendre conn...

Page 25: ...A02669 El numero de registro COFETELIIFETEL puede ser revisado en el manual atraves de Ia siguiente pagina de internet ANATEL 2650 15 3330 1111111111 111111111111111111111111111111111111 01 078986207...

Page 26: ...producto y tu seguridad 22 lnforma oes importantes de seguran a e do produto 27 Belangrijke veiligheids en productinformatie 31 Vigtige produkt og sikkerhedsinformationer 35 Tarkeita turvallisuus ja t...

Page 27: ...n this device Coin cell batteries can be used in the accessory If these guidelines are not followed batteries may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the device fire ch...

Page 28: ...ave the proper gear and supplies for your activity before navigating along unfamiliar paths and trails NOTICE Legal Restrictions IT IS THE USER S RESPONSIBILITY TO MOUNT AND OPERATE THE DEVICE IN COMP...

Page 29: ...e pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radia...

Page 30: ...n of the export control laws of the United States of America or the export control laws of any other applicable country Third Party Software License Agreement This product may include software distrib...

Page 31: ...an authorized service provider of Garmin or v damage to a product that has been modified or altered without the written permission of Garmin or vi damage to aproduct that has been connected to power a...

Page 32: ...rvice an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction International Purc...

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