How do I view my data files if I use a Garmin Edge 705 instead of a PowerControl?

You won't be able to use the SRM Win software to open your files initially, but you can view your files using TrainingPeaks. You'll need to set up an account, and then click on http://support.trainingpeaks.com/compatible-devices/garmin/edge-705.aspx to see the detailed instructions on how to import your files.

Once you have the files in TrainingPeaks, you can export them as .txt files, and import them into the SRM Win software, if you wish to. Please note this only works if you set the Garmin 705 to record data once per second - if it is set to "smart recording", it will only record every few seconds, and there will be gaps in the SRM file.

How do I pair my PowerMeter with my Garmin Edge 705?

First make sure that your Garmin is using the latest Garmin software. You can do this by going to settings / system / about edge. This will display the current software installed on the Garmin. To update the Garmin, please go to the Garmin website. Use the support tab, then updates and downloads.

To pair the Garmin with your SRM, make sure that your cadence magnet is installed under your cable guide or attached to frame in a manner that will allow power meter to send information to Garmin.

• Put your Garmin onto your bike, and turn it on.
  
• Spin your cranks backwards a few times to turn on the PowerMeter.
  
• On the Garmin press Menu, select Settings, then ANT+Sport, then Accessoires and Yes for PowerMeter.
• Press "Search" to activate the search for a PowerMeter, spin your cranks backwards while your Garmin is searching.
• As soon as your Garmin has found the PowerMeter it will show "PowerMeter found".
• Both units are now paired and can be used.
  

How can I set the zero offset if I'm using a Garmin Edge 705?

• Spin your cranks backwards a few times to turn on the PowerMeter, stopping with the cranks sitting horizontally. Let go of the cranks, so there's no pressure on them or the pedals.
  
• On the Garmin, press Menu, select Settings, then ANT+Sport, then Accessories, and finally Calibrate Power.
  
• Once the bottom number (there will be two on the screen) is stable, press the center button (Thumbstick/Enter button).
• This number will be accepted as the new zero offset, and the Garmin will automatically go back to the Accessories menu.

One heads up....

• After the Edge says "Calibration Success" you can hit the scroll button to see that the zero offset number was stored. The stored number will be on the top. This is good - it is the "zero offset" number the Edge will use to calculate power.
• BUT, If you hit the scroll button again and if there is a zero or no number in the middle line - the zero will get stored instead of the correct Zero Offset.
• You should exit this screen using the mode button.
  

Can I manually enter the slope of my PowerMeter into a Garmin Edge 705?

Yes! Garmin has released an update to their firmware.

Connect your Garmin to your computer and update it through their website. Then, you'll be able to enter the slope by doing the following:

• Go to Settings > Ant+Sport > Accessories
  
• Move the thumbstick left > right > left from any field on the page, to bring up a new page
  
• The top number on the screen will be the ID number of the PowerMeter that is connected
  
• The field below it allows you to manually enter the ID of the PowerMeter you want to work with, or to enter "0" to get the Garmin to search for any available PowerMeter
  
• The second enterable field is called "Slope", and here's where you can manually enter the slope of your PowerMeter, if you wish to do so.
  

WARNING: Setting a manual slope can cause incorrect power data, and is only recommended if the slope of the PowerMeter does not equal  the automatic setting.