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Index

Edge 500 Owner’s Manual

Index

accessories

acquiring satellite signals

activity classes

43 , 53

alerts

ANT+ sensors

6, 20 –32

troubleshooting

Auto Lap

10, 11

Auto Pause

Auto Scroll

backlight

41, 48

bands

3, 49 , 55

battery

charging

conserving

bike mount

2 , 49

bike profiles

43, 44

buttons

cadence

alerts

data fields

training

calibrating your power

meter

calorie alerts

calories

charging the Edge

1, 2

clearing user data

courses

13–19

custom data fields

37–40

data fields

38–41

data recording

data uploading

deleting

files

history

distance

data fields

distance alerts

downloading software

elevation

data fields

38, 41

points

files

deleting

Garmin Connect

7, 8, 13,

16 , 17, 19, 33

Garmin Product Support

Garmin Training Center

8, 13, 16, 17 , 19, 33

GPS

accuracy

satellite page

settings

grade

GSC 10

28, 50

battery

installing

Summary of Contents for EDGE 500

Page 1: ...EDGE 500 GPS ENABLED CYCLING COMPUTER owner s manual...

Page 2: ...n concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin Garmin Training Center Auto Pause Auto Lap Virtual Partner Edge are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered...

Page 3: ...ance 10 Using Auto Lap by Position 11 Using Auto Pause 12 Using Auto Scroll 12 Courses 13 Workouts 16 ANT Sensors 20 Tips for Pairing ANT Sensors with Your Garmin Device 20 Putting on the Heart Rate M...

Page 4: ...ile Settings 43 Updating Your Bike Profile 43 Switching Bikes 44 Changing the Start Notice 44 Speed Zones 44 GPS Settings 45 Setting Elevation Points 46 Appendix 47 Registering Your Device 47 About th...

Page 5: ...page 6 5 Set up optional ANT sensors page 6 6 Go for a ride page 7 7 Save your ride page 7 8 Get Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center software page 7 9 Transfer history to your computer page 8 Ab...

Page 6: ...e AC charger into the mini USB port To connect the Edge to your computer using the USB cable see page 8 4 Charge the Edge for at least three hours before you begin using it A fully charged battery can...

Page 7: ...the bike stem 4 Attach the bike mount securely using the two bands Bike mount notches Rubber disk Bands around the bike stem 5 Align the tabs on the back of the Edge with the bike mount notches 6 Pres...

Page 8: ...d to configure system settings and user profile settings Follow the on screen instructions to complete the initial setup Press or to view choices and change the default selection Press ENTER to make a...

Page 9: ...BACK Press BACK to cancel or return to the previous menu START STOP Press START STOP to start and stop the timer Press or to select menus and settings Press and hold or to scroll quickly through sett...

Page 10: ...satellite page disappears Note To turn off the GPS receiver and use the Edge indoors see page 45 Optional ANT Sensors note If you do not need to set up ANT sensors you can skip this step To use an AN...

Page 11: ...ng 3 After completing your ride press STOP Saving Your Ride Data Press and hold RESET to save your ride data and reset the timer Using Free Software Garmin provides two software options for storing an...

Page 12: ...to a USB port on your computer 2 Pull up the weather cap from the mini USB port Mini USB port under weather cap 3 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini USB port 4 Open Garmin Connect http...

Page 13: ...Enter a time distance or calorie amount 6 Go for a ride Each time you reach the alert amount the Edge beeps and displays a message Note To turn on audible tones for messages see page 41 Using Advance...

Page 14: ...r amount the Edge beeps and displays a message Note To turn on audible tones for messages see page 41 Using Auto Lap by Distance You can use Auto Lap to automatically mark the lap at a specific distan...

Page 15: ...option Select Lap Press Only to trigger the lap counter each time you press LAP and each time you pass any of those locations again Select Start And Lap to trigger the lap counter at the GPS location...

Page 16: ...Stopped to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving Select Custom Speed to pause the timer automatically when your speed drops below a specified value 4 Customize optional time data fields...

Page 17: ...to your Edge page 35 Course Points You must use Garmin Training Center to add course points to any course You can add course points or places on your course that you want to remember such as water sto...

Page 18: ...ption Select Do Course Select Map to preview the course and press BACK to return to the course list Select Profile to preview the elevation profile and press BACK to return to the course list 5 Press...

Page 19: ...ou warm up When you are ready to begin head toward your course When you are on any part of the course path the Edge displays an On Course message Note As soon as you press START your Virtual Partner s...

Page 20: ...irtual Partner to finish a 30 minute course in 24 minutes Stopping a Course Press and hold MENU and select Training Stop Course Deleting a Course 1 Press and hold MENU 2 Select Training Courses 3 Sele...

Page 21: ...select Distance to end the step after a specific distance If you select Open you can press LAP to end the step during your workout 6 If necessary enter a value in the field below Duration 7 Select Ta...

Page 22: ...or until your heart rate reaches 160 bpm 3 In the Back To Step field select a step to repeat 4 If necessary select Yes in the Rest Lap field 5 Press BACK to continue Starting a Workout 1 Press and ho...

Page 23: ...workout in the Edge the changes might be overwritten the next time you transfer workouts from Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center To make a permanent change to a workout edit the workout in Garmi...

Page 24: ...ensor is compatible with your Garmin device Before you pair the ANT sensor with your Garmin device move 10 m away from other ANT sensors Bring the Garmin device within range 3 m of the ANT sensor Afte...

Page 25: ...ate monitor Heart Rate Monitor Back Electrodes Heart Rate Monitor Front Slot Tab Heart Rate Monitor Strap 2 Press the tab down 3 Wet both electrodes on the back of the heart rate monitor to create a s...

Page 26: ...nitor is paired a message appears and the heart rate icon appears on the main menu 7 Customize optional data fields page 37 8 Go for a ride Tip If heart rate data does not appear or if you have errati...

Page 27: ...deeper breathing conversation possible Basic cardiovascular training good recovery pace 3 70 to 80 Moderate pace more difficult to hold conversation Improved aerobic capacity optimal cardiovascular t...

Page 28: ...heart rate zones affect your fitness goals Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying these principles Your heart rate is a good measure...

Page 29: ...not to damage or lose the O ring gasket on the cover 6 Use a coin to twist the cover clockwise so the arrow on the cover points to CLOSE Installing the GSC 10 Both magnets must be aligned with their...

Page 30: ...mm of the GSC 10 The indication line on the pedal magnet must line up with the indication line on the GSC 10 Cable tie Pedal Magnet on Crank Arm Indication line 4 Unscrew the spoke magnet from the pl...

Page 31: ...improved alignment 8 Press the Reset button on the GSC 10 The LED turns red then green 9 Pedal to test the sensor alignment The red LED blinks each time the pedal magnet passes the sensor The green LE...

Page 32: ...e About the GSC 10 Cadence data from the GSC 10 is always recorded If there is no GSC 10 paired GPS data is used to calculate the speed and distance Cadence is your rate of pedaling or spinning measur...

Page 33: ...of batteries 1 Locate the circular battery cover on the side of the GSC 10 Battery cover CR2032 battery 2 Use a coin to twist the cover counter clockwise until it is loose enough to remove arrow point...

Page 34: ...r meter active by pedaling until the message appears Viewing Your Power Zones You can set seven custom power zones using Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center If you know your FTP functional thresh...

Page 35: ...T sensors while pairing Bring the device within range 3 m of the heart rate monitor while pairing If the problem persists replace the battery I have a third party ANT sensor Make sure that it is compa...

Page 36: ...heart rate monitor on your back instead of your chest Wear a cotton shirt or wet your shirt if suitable for your activity Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate monitor can create...

Page 37: ...history page 8 to Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center periodically to keep track of all of your ride data History includes time distance calories average speed maximum speed altitude and detailed...

Page 38: ...ivity at a time Select All Activities to delete all ride data from the history Select Old Activities to delete activities recorded more than one month ago Select All Totals to reset the ride distance...

Page 39: ...ting to a computer 1 Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer 2 Pull up the weather cap from the mini USB port 3 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini USB port Your device appe...

Page 40: ...u can manually delete files 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume 2 Select the file 3 Press the Delete key on your keyboard Disconnecting the USB Cable When you are finished managing your files you can di...

Page 41: ...izing Your Data Fields You can set up custom data fields for three training data pages 1 Press and hold MENU 2 Select Settings Bike Settings Data Fields 3 Select one of the pages 4 Select the number o...

Page 42: ...t ride Dist Lap Distance traveled in the current lap Elevation Distance above or below sea level Data Field Description GPS Accuracy Margin of error for your exact location For example your GPS locati...

Page 43: ...eart rate for the lap HR Graph Line graph showing your current heart rate zone 1 to 5 Data Field Description HR Zone Current range of heart rate 1 to 5 The default zones are based on your user profile...

Page 44: ...eed Max Top speed achieved during the current ride Data Field Description Temperature Current temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius Note The Edge may display temperature readings that are higher than t...

Page 45: ...The 30 second moving average of vertical speed Changing Your System Settings Changing the Audible Tones 1 Press and hold MENU 2 Select Settings System Tones 3 Turn the tones for keys and messages on...

Page 46: ...ation settings in the initial setup 4 Follow the on screen instructions Time Zones and Time Formats Each time you turn on the Edge and acquire satellites the Edge automatically detects your time zone...

Page 47: ...gy is provided and supported by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd For more information go to www firstbeattechnologies com Updating Your Bike Profile You can customize three bike profiles The Edge uses the b...

Page 48: ...can record your ride data 1 Press and hold MENU 2 Select Settings Bike Settings Start Notice 3 In the Mode field select an option Select Off Select Once Select Repeat to change the amount of time to...

Page 49: ...or that sends speed and distance data to the Edge such as the GSC 10 The next time you turn on the Edge it will search for satellite signals again Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current...

Page 50: ...time you start the timer the Edge automatically searches for elevation points within 30 m of your location The Edge uses the elevation data as the starting point Editing Elevation Points 1 Press and h...

Page 51: ...Edge Updating the Software 1 Select an option Use WebUpdater Go to www garmin com products webupdater Use Garmin Connect Go to http connect garmin com 2 Follow the on screen instructions Contacting Ga...

Page 52: ...es Go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts Specifications Edge Specifications Physical size W H D 1 9 2 7 0 85 in 48 3...

Page 53: ...protocol GPS receiver High sensitivity integrated GPS receiver Altimeter Internal barometric altimeter Bike Mount Specifications Physical size W H D 1 5 1 5 0 36 in 37 8 37 8 9 2 mm Weight including b...

Page 54: ...tsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Battery life Approximately 3 years 1 hour per day Heart Rate Monitor Specifications Operating temperature From 14 F to 122 F from 10 C to 50 C Note In cold condit...

Page 55: ...5 F to 158 F from 15 C to 70 C Radio frequency protocol 2 4 GHz wireless communications protocol Wheel Size and Circumference The wheel size is marked on both sides of the tire To modify your bike pro...

Page 56: ...2010 26 1 75 2023 26 1 95 2050 26 2 00 2055 26 2 10 2068 26 2 125 2070 26 2 35 2083 26 3 00 2170 27 1 2145 27 1 1 8 2155 Wheel Size L mm 27 1 1 4 2161 27 1 3 8 2169 650 35A 2090 650 38A 2125 650 38B...

Page 57: ...ng 2 to 3 times per week Approximately 45 minutes 5 45 minutes to 1 hour 6 1 to 3 hours 7 3 to 5 times per week 3 to 7 hours 8 Daily training Almost daily 7 to 11 hours 9 Daily 11 to 15 hours 10 More...

Page 58: ...user entered information but it does not delete your history My Edge does not acquire satellite signals 1 Take your Edge out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees 2 Turn on the Edg...

Page 59: ...everal network drives mapped on your computer Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your Garmin drives See the Help file for your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters My...

Page 60: ...brating your power meter 30 calorie alerts 9 calories 38 charging the Edge 1 2 clearing user data 54 courses 13 19 loading 35 custom data fields 37 40 D data fields 38 41 data recording 34 data upload...

Page 61: ...ed time 12 pedal magnet 26 power alerts 10 data fields 39 data recording 34 meter 30 zones 30 product registration 47 product support 47 profile bike 43 user 43 R recording history 7 registration 47 r...

Page 62: ...tones 41 training indoors 45 training with your Edge 9 transferring data 8 35 troubleshooting 31 54 U unit ID 47 updating software 47 USB 2 8 35 54 user profile 43 V vertical speed 41 Virtual Partner...

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Page 64: ...min com 2010 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9...

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