Garmin 01628 Users Manual

owner’s manual

®

EDGE

GPS-ENABLED BIKE COMPUTER

500

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Table of Contents

Getting Started .................... 1

About the Battery ....................... 1

Installing the Edge ..................... 2

Turning on the Edge .................. 4

Acquiring Satellite Signals ......... 7

Optional ANT+ Sensors ............. 7

Going for a Ride ........................ 8

Saving Your Ride Data .............. 8

Downloading Free Software ...... 8

Transferring History to Your

Computer ............................... 9

Training with Your Edge ... 10

Alerts ....................................... 10

Using Auto Lap by Position.......11

Using Auto Lap by Distance .... 12

Using Auto Pause .................... 12

Using Auto Scroll ..................... 13

Courses ................................... 14

ANT+ Sensors ................... 17

Tips for Pairing ANT+ Sensors

with Your Garmin Device ....... 17

Putting on the Heart Rate

Monitor .................................. 18

Using the Heart Rate

Monitor .................................. 19

Heart Rate Zone Table ............ 20

Replacing the Heart Rate

Monitor Battery ...................... 21

Installing the GSC 10............... 22

Replacing the GSC 10

Battery ................................... 25

Calibrating Your Power

Meter ..................................... 26

ANT+ Sensor

Troubleshooting .................... 28

History ............................... 30

Viewing History ........................ 30

Deleting History ....................... 31

Data Recording........................ 31

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Data Management ............. 32

Loading Files ........................... 32

Deleting Files ........................... 33

Settings ............................. 34

Customizing Your Data

Fields .................................... 34

Data Fields .............................. 34

Changing Your System

Settings ................................. 38

Changing Your User Prole

Settings ................................. 39

Updating Your Bike Prole ....... 39

Changing the Start Notice ....... 40

GPS Settings ........................... 40

Setting Elevation Points........... 41

Buying Optional Accessories ... 43

Specications .......................... 43

Wheel Size and

Circumference ....................... 46

Troubleshooting ....................... 48

Index .................................. 50

Appendix ........................... 42

Registering Your Device .......... 42

About the Edge ........................ 42

Updating the Software ............. 42

Contacting Garmin Product

Support ................................. 42

Using the Backlight .................. 43

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Getting Started



WARNING

Always consult your physician before
you begin or modify any exercise
program. See the Important Safety
and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and
other important information.

Before you use the Edge® the rst time,
complete the following tasks:

1. Charge the battery (page 2).

2. Install the Edge (page 2).

3. Turn on the Edge (page 4).

4. Acquire satellites (page 7).

5. Set up optional ANT+ sensors
(page 7).

6. Go for a ride (page 8).

7. Save your ride (page 8).

Getting Started

8. Download Garmin Connect™, or
Garmin Training Center®
(page 8).

9. Transfer history to your computer
(page 9).

About the Battery



WARNING

This product contains a lithium-ion
battery. See the Important Safety and
Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and
other important information.

The Edge is powered by a built-in
lithium-ion battery that you can
recharge using the AC charger or the
USB cable included in the product box.

NOTE: The Edge will not charge
when outside the temperature range of
32°F–122°F (0°C–50°C).

Edge 500 Owner’s Manual 1

Getting Started

Charging the Edge

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry
the mini-USB port, weather cap, and
surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer.

1. Pull up the weather cap from the
mini-USB port.

Tabs

Mini-USB port under
the weather cap

2. Plug the small end of the AC
charger into the mini-USB port.

To connect the Edge to your

computer using the USB cable, see

page 9.

3. Plug the other end of the AC
charger into a standard wall outlet.

4. Charge the Edge for at least three
hours before you begin using it.

A fully charged battery can run for
approximately 18 hours before it must
be recharged.

Installing the Edge

For the best GPS reception, position
the bike mount so the front of the
Edge is oriented toward the sky. You
can install the bike mount on the stem
(shown) or the handlebars.

1. Select a suitable and secure location
to mount the Edge where it does not
interfere with safe operation of your
bike.

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2. Place the rubber disk on the back of

5. Align the tabs on the back of the

the bike mount.

The rubber tabs align with the back

of the bike mount so it stays in
place.

3. Place the bike mount on the bike
stem.

4. Attach the bike mount securely
using the two O-rings.

Rubber

disk

Bike mount

tabs

6. Press down slightly and turn the

Releasing the Edge

1. Turn the Edge counter clockwise to

O-rings around

the bike stem

2. Lift the Edge off the mount.

Getting Started

Edge with the bike mount notches.

Edge Mounted on the

Bike Stem

Edge clockwise until it locks into
place.

unlock the device.

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Getting Started

Turning on the Edge

Press and hold POWER to turn on the
Edge.

Conguring the Edge

The rst time you turn on the Edge,
you are prompted to congure system
settings and user prole settings.

Follow the on-screen instructions

•
to complete the initial setup.

Press and to view choices

•
and change the default selection.

Press ENTER to make a selection.

•

Use the table on page 5 to answer

•
the activity class question.

Icons

Battery charge level

GPS is on and receiving
signals.

GPS is turned off.

Heart rate sensor active

Cadence sensor active

Power sensor active

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Getting Started

Activity Classes

Training
Description

0 No exercise - -

1 Occasional, light

exercise

2 15 to 30 minutes

3 Once a week Approximately 30 minutes

4 Regular exercise and

training

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 than 15 hours

Training
Frequency

Once every two weeks Less than 15 minutes

2 to 3 times per week Approximately 45 minutes

Training Time Per Week

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Getting Started

Buttons

Each Edge button has multiple functions based on the mode you are using.

Button Mode Description

POWER/
LIGHT

BACK Menu Press BACK to cancel or return to the previous menu.

START/
STOP

Timer and
menu

Timer Press START/STOP to start and stop the timer.

Menu

Press and hold POWER to turn the device on and off.
Press LIGHT to activate the backlight. Press any button to

extend the back light for ve seconds.

Press or to select menus and settings.
Press and hold or to scroll quickly through settings.

LAP/
RESET

PAGE/
MENU

ENTER Menu Press ENTER to select options and acknowledge messages.

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Timer Press LAP to create a new lap.

Press and hold RESET to reset the timer.

Timer Press PAGE to scroll through training pages.

Press and hold MENU to switch between menu and timer
modes.

Acquiring Satellite
Signals

It may take 30–60 seconds to acquire
signals.

1. Go outdoors to an open area.

2. Make sure the front of the Edge

is oriented toward the sky.

3. Wait while the Edge searches for

satellites.

Stand still, and do not begin

moving until the locating satellite
page disappears.

NOTE: To turn off the GPS receiver
and use the Edge indoors, see

page 40.

Optional ANT+ Sensors

NOTE: If you do not need to set up
ANT+ sensors, you can skip this
step.

To use an ANT+ sensor during your
ride, you must install it and pair it
with the Edge.

•

•

•

Getting Started

For heart rate monitor
instructions, see page 18.

For GSC 10 speed and cadence
sensor instructions, see page 22.

For power meter instructions,
see page 26, refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions, and
go to www.garmin.com

\intosports.

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Getting Started

Going for a Ride

Before you can go record history,
you must acquire satellite signals
(page 7).

1. Press and hold MENU to view

the timer page.

2. Press START to start the timer.

History is only recorded while

the timer is running.

3. After completing your ride, press

STOP.

Saving Your Ride Data

Press and hold RESET to save your
ride data and reset the timer.

Downloading Free
Software

Garmin provides two software
options for storing and analyzing
your ride data:

Garmin Connect is Web-based

•
software.

Garmin Training Center is

•
computer software.

1. Go to www.garmin.com

/intosports.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Transferring History to
Your Computer

1. Lift the weather cap on the back of
the Edge.

Mini-USB port
under weather
cap

2. Plug the small end of the USB
cable into the mini-USB port.

3. Connect the larger end of the USB
cable to an available USB port on
your computer.

Getting Started

4. Open

Garmin Connect or Garmin

Training Center.

5. Follow the upload instructions
included with the software.

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Training with Your Edge

Training with Your

Edge

NOTE

: To make sure the Edge

message tones are turned on, see

page 38.

Alerts

Use Edge alerts to train toward certain
time, distance, calorie, heart rate,
cadence, and power goals.

Using Time, Distance, and
Calorie Alerts

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Training > Alerts.

3. Select Time Alert, Distance Alert,
or Calorie Alert.

4. Turn on the alert.

5. 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.

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Using Advanced Alerts

If you have an optional heart rate
monitor, speed and cadence sensor, or
power meter, you can set up advanced
alerts.

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Training > Alerts.

3. Select an option:

Select Heart Rate Alert to set

•
the minimum and maximum
heart rate in beats per minute
(bpm).

NOTE: For more information

about heart rate zones and
settings, see page 19.

Select Cadence Alert to set the

•
fast and slow cadence amounts
in revolutions of the crank arm
per minute (rpm).

Select Power Alert to set the

•
minimum and maximum power
amounts in watts.

3. Go for a ride.

Each time you exceed or drop below

the specied heart rate, cadence or

power amount, the Edge beeps and
displays a message.

NOTE: To make sure the Edge
message tones are turned on, see

page 38.

2. Select Settings > Bike Settings >

3. In the Auto Lap Trigger eld,

Using Auto Lap by
Position

You can use Auto Lap® to

automatically mark the lap at a specic

position. This feature is helpful for
comparing your performance over
different parts of a ride (for example, a
long climb or training sprints).

1. Press and hold MENU.

Training with Your Edge

Auto Lap.

select By Position to choose an
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 where you press

START and at any location

during the ride where you press

LAP.

Select Mark And Lap to trigger

•

the lap counter at a specic GPS

location marked before the ride
and at any location during the
ride where you press LAP.

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Training with Your Edge

4. Customize optional lap data elds

(see page 34).

5. Go for a ride.

NOTE: During courses, use the By

Position option to trigger laps at all of

the lap positions saved in the course.

Using Auto Lap by
Distance

You can use Auto Lap® to

automatically mark the lap at a specic

distance. This feature is helpful for
comparing your performance over
different parts of a ride (for example,
every 10 miles or 40 kilometers).

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Settings > Bike Settings >

Auto Lap.

3. In the Auto Lap Trigger eld,
select By Distance to enter a value.

4. Customize optional lap data elds

5. Go for a ride.

Using Auto Pause

You can use Auto Pause® to pause the
timer automatically when you stop
moving or your speed drops below a

specied value. This feature is helpful

if your ride includes stop lights or other
places where you need to slow down
or stop.

NOTE: The elapsed time data for Auto
Pause is not saved with your history
data.

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Settings > Bike Settings >

(see page 34).

Auto Pause.

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3. Select an option:

Select Off.

•

Select When Stopped to pause

•
the timer automatically when
you stop moving.

Select Custom Pace to pause

•
the timer automatically when
your speed drops below a

specied value.

4. Customize optional time data elds

(see page 34).

After you turn on Auto Pause, the

Edge can display any paused time

Using Auto Scroll

Use the auto scroll feature to
automatically cycle through all of the
training data pages while the timer is
running.

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Settings > Bike Settings >

3. Select a display speed: Slow,

4. Go for a ride.

The training data pages scroll

as Time - Elapsed.

5. Go for a ride.

Training with Your Edge

Auto Scroll.

Medium, or Fast.

automatically. Press PAGE to
manually switch pages.

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Training with Your Edge

Courses

Courses allow you to train using a
previously recorded activity. You can
follow the course trying to match
or exceed previously set goals. For
example, if the original course was
completed in 35 minutes, you will
race against a Virtual Partner® trying
to complete the course in under 35
minutes.

Garmin recommends that you use
Garmin Connect or Garmin Training
Center to create courses and course
points. Then you can transfer them to
your Edge (page 32).

Course Points

You can add course points, or places
on your course that you want to
remember, such as water stops or
distance goals. You must use Garmin
Connect or Garmin Training Center to
add course points to any course.

Creating Courses with Your
Edge

Before you can create a course, you
must have history with GPS track data
saved to the Edge.

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Training > Courses >

<Create New>.

3. From the list of rides, select a
previous ride on which to base your
course.

4. Enter a descriptive course name in

the top eld (for example, 44KTT).

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Starting a Course

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Training > Courses.

3. Select a course from the list.

4. Select an option:

Select Do Course.

•

Select Map to preview the

•
course, and press BACK to
return to the course list.

Select Prole to preview the

•

elevation prole, and press

BACK to return to the course

list.

5. Press START.

History is recorded even if you are

not on the course. The “Course
Complete” message appears when

you nish.

Training with Your Edge

5. Press ENTER to view the data
pages:

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Training with Your Edge

Off Course Options

You can include a warm up before you
begin your course. Press START to
begin the course, and then warm up as
normal. Be sure to stay away from your

If you stray away from the course,
the Edge displays an “Off Course”
message. Use the course map or course

points to nd your way back to the

course.
course path as you 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,

Stopping a Course

Press and hold MENU, and select

Training > Stop Course.

Deleting a Course

1. Press and hold MENU > select
your Virtual Partner starts the course
and does not wait for you to warmup.

2. Select the course you want to

3. Select Delete Course.

4. Select Yes.

Training > Courses.

delete.

You

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Virtual
Partner

ANT+ Sensors

The Edge is compatible with the
following ANT+ accessories:

Heart rate monitor (page 18)

•

GSC 10 speed and cadence sensor

•
(page 22)

Third-party power meters

•
(page 26)

For information about purchasing
additional accessories, go to

http://buy.garmin.com.

Tips for Pairing ANT+
Sensors with Your Garmin
Device

Make sure the ANT+ sensor is

•
compatible with your Garmin
device.

Before you pair the ANT+ sensor

•
with your Garmin device, move 10
m away from other ANT+ sensors.

Using ANT+ Sensors

Bring the Garmin device within

•
range (3 m) of the ANT+ sensor.

After you pair the rst time, your

•
Garmin device automatically
recognizes the ANT+ sensor each
time it is activated. This process
occurs automatically when you
turn on the Garmin device and
only takes a few seconds when
the sensors are activated and
functioning correctly.

When paired, your Garmin device

•
only receives data from your
sensor, and you can go near other
sensors.

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Using ANT+ Sensors

Putting on the Heart Rate

1. Push one tab on the strap through

Monitor

Wear the heart rate monitor directly on
your skin, just below your breastplate.
It should be snug enough to stay in
place during your ride.

Tab

Heart Rate Monitor Strap

Slot

Heart Rate Monitor (Front)

Electrodes

Heart Rate Monitor (Back)

2. Press the tab down.

3. Wet both electrodes on the back

4. Wrap the strap around your chest

The Garmin logo should be right-

After you put on the heart rate monitor,
it is on standby and ready to send data.

the slot in the heart rate monitor.

of the heart rate monitor to create
a strong connection between your
chest and the transmitter.

and attach it to the other side of the
heart rate monitor.

side up.

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Using the Heart Rate
Monitor

For the most accurate calorie data
during your ride, set your maximum
heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart
rate zones using Garmin Connect or
Garmin Training Center.

1. Turn on the Edge.

2. Bring the Edge within range (3 m)
of the heart rate monitor.

3. Press and hold MENU.

4. Select Settings > Bike Settings >

Heart Rate > ANT+ HR.

5. Select Yes.

6. Select Rescan.

7. Press BACK to return to the main
menu.

When the heart rate monitor is

paired, a message appears and the

heart rate icon appears on the

main menu.

Using ANT+ Sensors

8. Customize optional data elds

(page 34).

9. Go for a ride.

TIP: If heart rate data does not appear
or if you have erratic heart rate data,
you may have to tighten the strap
on your chest or warm up for 5–10
minutes (see page 28).

Viewing Your Heart Rate Zones
and Settings

You can set your maximum heart rate,
resting heart rate, and heart rate zones
using Garmin Connect or Garmin
Training Center.

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Settings > Bike Settings >

Heart Rate > HR Zones.

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Using ANT+ Sensors

Heart Rate Zone Table

% of Maximum
Heart Rate or Rest
ing Heart Rate

1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace; rhythmic

2 60–70% Comfortable pace; slightly

3 70–80% Moderate pace; more difcult to

4 80–90% Fast pace and a bit

5 90–100% Sprinting pace, unsustainable

Perceived Exertion Benets

-

breathing

deeper breathing, conversation
possible

hold conversation

uncomfortable; breathing
forceful

for long period of time; labored
breathing

Beginning-level aerobic
training; reduces stress

Basic cardiovascular
training; good recovery
pace

Improved aerobic capacity;
optimal cardiovascular
training

Improved anaerobic
capacity and threshold;
improved speed

Anaerobic and muscular
endurance; increased
power

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About Heart Rate Zones



CAUTION

Consult your physician to specify heart
rate zones that are appropriate for your

tness level and health condition.

Many athletes are using heart rate
zones to measure and increase their
cardiovascular strength and improve

their level of tness. A heart rate zone

is a set range of heartbeats per minute.

The ve commonly accepted heart

rate zones are numbered from 1–5
according to increasing intensity.

How Do Heart Rate Zones
Affect Your Fitness Goals?

Knowing your heart rate zones can
help you measure and improve your

tness by understanding and applying

these principles:

Your heart rate is a good measure of
exercise intensity.

Training in certain heart rate zones
can help you improve cardiovascular
capacity and strength.

Knowing your heart rate zones can
prevent you from overtraining and can
decrease your risk of injury.

Replacing the Heart Rate
Monitor Battery

The heart rate monitor contains a user­replaceable CR2032 battery.

NOTE: Contact your local waste
disposal department to properly
dispose of batteries.

1. Locate the circular battery cover on

Using ANT+ Sensors

the back of the heart rate monitor.

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Using ANT+ Sensors

2. Use a coin to twist the cover
counter-clockwise so the arrow on
the cover points to OPEN.

3. Remove the cover and battery.

4. Wait 30 seconds.

5. Insert the new battery with the
positive side facing up.

NOTE: Be careful 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 respective indication lines for the
Edge to receive data.

1. Place the GSC 10 on the rear chain
stay (on the side opposite the drive
train).

NOTE: Place the at rubber pad or

the triangle-shaped rubber pad on
the chain stay for stability.

Reset

button

Indication

line

Cable

ties

GSC 10 on Rear

Chain Stay

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2. Loosely attach the GSC 10 using

4. Unscrew the spoke magnet from the

two cable ties.

3. Attach the pedal magnet to the

5. Place the spoke in the groove of the

crank arm using the adhesive mount
and a cable tie.

The spoke magnet can face away

The pedal magnet must be within 5

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

Indication
line

Pedal Magnet on

Crank Arm

Using ANT+ Sensors

plastic piece.

plastic piece and tighten slightly.

from the GSC 10 if there is not
enough room between the sensor
arm and the spoke. The spoke
magnet must be aligned with the
sensor arm indication line.

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Using ANT+ Sensors

Sensor arm

indication line

GSC 10

Pedal

magnet

GSC 10 and Magnet

Spoke

magnet

Alignment

6. Loosen the screw on the sensor
arm.

7. Move the sensor arm to within 5
mm of the spoke magnet.

You can also tilt the GSC 10 closer

to either magnet for 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

crank arm passes the sensor. The
green LED blinks each time the
wheel magnet passes the sensor
arm.

NOTE: The LED blinks for the rst

60 passes after a reset. Press Reset
again if you require additional
passes.

10. When everything is aligned and
working correctly, tighten the cable
ties, sensor arm, and spoke magnet.

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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” measured by the number of
revolutions of the crank arm per minute
(rpm). There are two sensors on the
GSC 10: one for cadence and one for
speed.

For information about cadence alerts,
see page 10.

Non-Zero Averaging for
Cadence Data

The non-zero data averaging setting
is available if you are training with an
optional cadence sensor. The default
setting is to exclude zero values that
occur when you are not pedaling.

To turn the non-zero averaging on or
off, press and hold MENU, and select

Settings > Bike Settings > Data Avg.

Replacing the GSC 10
Battery

The GSC 10 contains a user­replaceable CR2032 battery.

NOTE: Contact your local waste
disposal department to properly
dispose of batteries.

1. Locate the circular battery cover on

Using ANT+ Sensors

the side of the GSC 10.

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Using ANT+ Sensors

Battery

cover

CR2032

battery

Battery

cover

Unlocked

2. Use a coin to twist the cover
counter-clockwise until it is loose
enough to remove (arrow points to
unlocked).

3. Remove the cover and battery.

4. Wait 30 seconds.

5. Insert the new battery with the
positive side facing up.

Arrow

Calibrating Your Power
Meter

For a list of third-party power meters
that are compatible with the Edge,
go to www.garmin.com/intosports.

For calibration instructions specic

to your power meter, refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

Locked

NOTE: Be careful not to damage

or lose the O-ring gasket on the
cover.

6. Use a coin to twist the cover back
into place (arrow points to locked).

26 Edge 500 Owner’s Manual

Before you can calibrate your power
meter, it must be properly installed and
actively recording data.

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Settings > Bike Settings

> Bike 1 > ANT+ Power >

Non-Zero Averaging for Power
Data

The non-zero data averaging setting
is available if you are training with
an optional power meter. The default
setting is to exclude zero values that
occur when you are not pedaling.

Calibrate.

3. Keep your power meter active by

pedaling until the message appears.

To turn the non-zero averaging on or
off, press and hold MENU, and select

Settings > Bike Settings > Data Avg.

Viewing Your Power Zones

You can set seven custom power zones
using Garmin Connect or Garmin
Training Center. If you know your
FTP (functional threshold power)
value, you can enter it, and allow the
software to calculate your power zones
automatically.

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Settings > Bike Settings >

Bike 1 > Power Zones.

Using ANT+ Sensors

Edge 500 Owner’s Manual 27

Using ANT+ Sensors

ANT+ Sensor Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

Stay 10 m away from other ANT sensors while pairing.

The ANT+ sensor
will not pair with my
device.

I have a third-party
ANT+ sensor.

The heart rate monitor
strap is too big.

•
Bring the device within range (3 m) of the heart rate

•
monitor while pairing.
If the problem persists, replace the battery.

•

Make sure it is compatible with the Edge (www.garmin

.com/intosports).

A smaller elastic strap is sold separately. Go to

http://buy.garmin.com.

28 Edge 500 Owner’s Manual

Problem Solution

Make sure the heart rate monitor is snug against your body.

•

Reapply moisture to the electrodes. Use water, saliva, or

•

electrode gel.
Clean the electrodes. Dirt and sweat residue on the

•

electrodes can interfere with heart rate signals.
Position the heart rate monitor on your back instead of your

•

chest.
Wear a cotton shirt or wet your shirt if suitable for your

The heart rate data is
inaccurate or erratic.

•

activity. Synthetic fabrics that rub or ap against the heart
rate monitor can create static electricity that interferes with
heart rate signals.
Move away from sources of strong electromagnetic elds

•

and some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, which can interfere
with your heart rate monitor. Sources of interference may
include very high voltage power lines, electric motors,
microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz cordless phones, and wireless
LAN access points.

Using ANT+ Sensors

Edge 500 Owner’s Manual 29

History

History

Your Edge automatically saves history
when the timer is started. The Edge can
save at least 180 hours of ride data with
typical use. When the Edge memory
is full, an error message appears. The
Edge does not automatically delete or
overwrite your history. See page 31 to
learn how to delete history.

Upload your history (page 9) 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 lap
information. Edge history can also
include heart rate, cadence, and power.

NOTE: History is not recorded while
the timer is stopped.

Viewing History

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select History > Activities.

3. Choose an option:

Use and to scroll through

•
your activities.

Select View More to view the

•
details of the entire ride or each
lap.

30 Edge 500 Owner’s Manual

Deleting History

After you have transferred your history
to your computer, you may want to
delete the history from your Edge.

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select History > Delete.

3. Select an option:

Select Individual Activities to

•
delete one activity 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 all the

•
ride distance and time totals.

4. Select Yes to conrm.

History

Data Recording

The Edge uses smart recording. It
records key points where you change
direction, speed, or heart rate.

When a third-party power meter
(page 26) is paired, the Edge records
points every second. Recording
points every second uses more of the
available space on the Edge, but creates
a very accurate record of your ride.

Edge 500 Owner’s Manual 31

Data Management

Data Management

You can use the Edge as a USB mass
storage device.

NOTE: The Edge is not compatible
with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or NT. It
is also not compatible with Mac® OS

10.3 and earlier. This is a common
limitation of most USB mass storage
devices.

Loading Files

You can manually load the following

courses les to your Edge: .tcx, .t,

and .crs.

1. Lift the weather cap on the back of
the Edge.

2. Plug the small end of the USB
cable into the mini-USB port.

3. Connect the larger end of the USB
cable to an available USB port on
your computer.

NOTE

: Your Edge appears as a
removable drive in My Computer
on Windows computers and
as a mounted volume on Mac
computers.

4. Browse your computer for the le

you want to copy.

5. Highlight the le, and select Edit >

Copy.

6. Open the “Garmin” drive or
volume.

7. Open the “NewFiles” folder.

8. Select Edit > Paste.

32 Edge 500 Owner’s Manual

Deleting Files

NOTICE

Your Edge memory contains important
system les that should not be deleted.

1. Open the Garmin drive or volume.

2. Highlight the le.

3. Press the Delete key on your
keyboard.

Disconnecting the USB Cable

When you are nished managing your
les, you can disconnect the USB

cable.

1. Complete the appropriate option:

For Windows computers, click

•

the eject icon in your
system tray.

For Mac computers, drag the

•

volume icon to the Trash .

2. Unplug the Edge from your
computer.

Data Management

Edge 500 Owner’s Manual 33

Settings

Settings

You can customize the following
settings and Edge features:

Data elds (page 34)

•

System settings (page 38)

•

User proles (page 39)

•

Bike proles (page 39)

•

GPS Settings (page 40)

•

Customizing Your Data
Fields

You can set up custom data elds for
two 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 of data elds you

want to see on this page.

To turn off an optional page, set the

5. Use , , and ENTER to change

6. Repeat for each page you wish to

Data Fields

Data elds with the * symbol display
statute or metric units. Data elds
with the ** symbol require an optional

accessory.

number of data elds to zero.

the data elds.

customize.

34 Edge 500 Owner’s Manual

Settings

Data Field Description

Cadence ** Revolutions of the crank

Cadence
– Avg. **

Cadence
– Lap **

Calories Amount of calories

Distance * Distance traveled on the

Dist – Lap * Distance traveled in the

Elevation * Distance above or below

GPS
Accuracy *

Edge 500 Owner’s Manual 35

arm per minute.

Average cadence for the
duration of your current
ride.

Average cadence for the
current lap.

burned.

current ride.

current lap.

sea level.

Margin of error for your
exact location. For
example, your GPS
location is accurate to
within +/- 19 ft.

Data Field Description

Grade

Heading Current direction you are

Heart Rate ** Heart rate in beats per

HR – %HRR **Percentage of heart rate

HR – %Max.
**

HR – Avg. ** Average heart rate for

HR – Avg.
%HRR **

Calculation of rise over
run. For example, if for
every 10 feet you climb
(elevation) you travel
200 feet (distance), your
grade is 5%.

traveling.

minute (bpm).

reserve (maximum heart
rate minus resting heart
rate).

Percentage of maximum
heart rate.

the ride.

Average percentage
of heart rate reserve
(maximum heart rate
minus resting heart rate)
for the run.

Settings

Data Field Description

HR – Avg.
%Max. **

HR – Lap ** Average heart rate in the

HR – Lap
%HRR **

HR – Lap
%Max. **

HR Graph **

HR Zone ** Current range of heart

36 Edge 500 Owner’s Manual

Average percentage of
maximum heart rate for
the run.

current lap.

Average percentage
of heart rate reserve
(maximum heart rate
minus resting heart rate)
for the lap.

Average percentage of
maximum heart rate for
the lap.

Line graph showing your
current heart rate zone
(1-5).

rate (1–5). The default
zones are based on your

user prole, maximum

heart rate, and resting
heart rate.

Data Field Description

Laps Amount of laps

Power ** Current power output in

Power – Avg. **Average power output

Power
– KiloJoules
**

Power – Lap **Average power output in

Power – Max. **Top power achieved

Power Zone **Current range of power

PWR – Mov.
Avg. 3s

completed.

watts.

for the duration of your
current ride.

Total (cumulative)
amount of power output
in kilojoules.

the current lap.

during the current ride.

output (1–7) based on
your FTP or custom
settings.

The three-second
moving average of
power output.

Settings

Data Field Description

PWR – Mov.
Avg. 30s

Speed * Current speed.

Speed
– Avg. *

Speed – Lap * Average speed in the

Temperature * Current temperature in

Time Stopwatch time.

Time – Avg.
Lap

Time

- Elapsed

Time – Lap Amount of time in the

Edge 500 Owner’s Manual 37

The 30-second moving
average of power output.

Average speed for the
ride.

current lap.

Fahrenheit or Celsius.

Average time to
complete the laps so far.

Amount of paused time
during the current ride.
Auto Pause must be
turned on.

current lap.

Data Field Description

Time of Day

Total Ascent * Total elevation gain for

Total Descent
*

Vertical
Speed *

Current time of day
based on your time
settings (format, time
zone, and daylight
saving time).

the current ride.

Total elevation lost for
the current ride.

Rate of ascent or
descent in feet/meters
per hour.

Settings

Changing Your System
Settings

Changing the Audible Tones

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Settings > System > Tones.

3. Turn on or turn off the tones for
keys and messages.

Changing the Backlight

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Settings > System >

Display.

3. Change the settings:

Select Backlight Timeout to

•

change the amount of time the
backlight stays on.

TIP: Use a short backlight

setting to conserve battery
power.

Select Backlight Level to

•

change the brightness.

Select Contrast to change the

•
level of screen contrast.

Changing the System Setup

You can modify all of the settings you
congured in the initial setup.

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Settings > System.

3. Select an option:

Select System Setup to modify

•
language, position format, unit
format, and time format.

Select Initial Setup to modify

•

all of the conguration settings

in the initial setup.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

38 Edge 500 Owner’s Manual

Time Zones and Time Formats

Each time you turn on the Edge
and acquire satellites, the Edge
automatically detects your time zone
and the current time of day. To change
the time format to 12 hour or 24 hour,
see page 38.

Changing Your User

Prole Settings

The Edge uses information that you
enter about yourself to calculate
accurate ride data.

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Settings > User Prole to
modify gender, age, weight, height,
and activity class settings.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: For information about your
activity class, see page 5.

Settings

Updating Your Bike

Prole

The Edge uses the bike weight, the
odometer value, and the wheel size to
calculate accurate ride data.

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Settings > Bike Settings >

Bike 1 > Bike Details.

3. Enter a name for the bike prole.

4. Enter the bike weight and odometer
value.

5. In the Wheel Size eld, select an
option:

Select Auto to calculate your

•

wheel size using GPS distance.

Select Custom to enter your

•

wheel size.

For a table of wheel sizes and

circumferences, see page 46.

Edge 500 Owner’s Manual 39

Settings

Changing the Start Notice

This feature automatically detects
when your Edge has acquired satellites
and is moving. It is a reminder to start
the timer so you can record your ride
data.

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Settings > Bike Settings >

Start Notice.

3. In the Mode eld, select an option:

Select Off.

•

Select Once.

•

Select Repeat to change the

•
amount of time to delay the
reminder.

GPS Settings

GPS settings include the following:

•

•

•

Training Indoors

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select GPS > GPS Status.

3. Select Off.

When GPS is off, speed and distance
data are not available, unless you are
using the Edge with the GSC 10. The
next time you turn on the Edge, it will
search for satellite signals again.

Turning satellites off (page 40)

Viewing the satellite page
(page 41)

Using elevation points (page 41)

40 Edge 500 Owner’s Manual

Satellite Page

The satellite page shows your current
GPS satellite information. To view the
satellite page, press and hold MENU,
and select GPS > Satellite.

On the satellite page, GPS accuracy
appears at the top of the page. The
black bars represent the strength of
each satellite signal received (the
number of the satellite appears below
each bar).

For more information about GPS, go to

www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.

3. Enter a descriptive name.

4. Select

The next time you turn on the Edge,
it automatically searches for elevation
points within 30 m of your location.
The Edge uses the elevation data as the
starting point.

NOTE: If you do not want to use the
saved elevation point data, you must
delete elevation point.

Editing Elevation Points

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select GPS > Elevation Points.

Setting Elevation Points

3. Select the elevation point you wish

You can save up to 10 elevation points.
Using an elevation point each time you

4. Edit the name and elevation.

begin a particular training ride provides
more consistent and accurate elevation
data.

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select GPS > Set Elevation.

Settings

Save.

to edit.

Edge 500 Owner’s Manual 41

Appendix

Appendix

Registering Your Device

Help us better support you by
completing our online registration
today:

Go to http://my.garmin.com.

•

Keep the original sales receipt, or a

•
photocopy, in a safe place.

About the Edge

To display important software
information and your unit ID, press
and hold MENU, and select Settings >
About Edge.

Updating the Software

1. Choose 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 Garmin
Product Support

Contact Garmin Product Support if you
have any questions about this product:

In the USA, go to www.garmin

•

.com/support, or contact Garmin

USA by phone at [phone] or
[phone].

In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)

•
Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.

In Europe, go to www.garmin.com

•

/support and click Contact

Support for in-country support

42 Edge 500 Owner’s Manual

information, or contact Garmin
(Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0)

870.8501241.

Using the Backlight

Press LIGHT to turn on the

•
backlight.

Press any button to extend the

•
backlight another 5 seconds.

NOTE: Alerts and messages also
activate the backlight.

Change the backlight settings

•
(page 38)

Buying Optional
Accessories

Go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact
your Garmin dealer for information
about optional accessories and
replacement parts.

Appendix

Specications

Edge Specications

Physical size W × H × D: 1.9 × 2.7 ×

Weight 2.0 oz. (56.7 g)

Display

Resolution W × H: 128 × 160

Water
resistance

Data storage

Computer
interface

Battery type 700 mAh rechargeable,

Battery life 18 hours, typical usage

0.85 in (48.3 × 68.6 ×

21.6 mm)

W × H: 1.25 × 1.5 in.
(31.8 x 37 mm)

pixels, with LED
backlight

IPX7

Approximately 50 MB
(at least 180 hours of
ride data, typical use)

USB

built-in, lithium-ion
battery

Edge 500 Owner’s Manual 43

Appendix

Edge Specications

Operating
temperature
range

Charging
temperature
range

Radio
frequency/
protocol

GPS receiver

Altimeter Internal barometric

44 Edge 500 Owner’s Manual

From 5°F to 140°F
(from -15°C to 60°C)

From 32°F to 122°F
(from 0°C to 50°C)

2.4 GHz/Dynastream
ANT+ wireless
communications
protocol

High-sensitivity
integrated GPS
receiver

altimeter

Bike Mount Specications

Physical size W × H × D: 37.8 × 37.8

Weight
(including
O-rings and
rubber spacer
pad)

O-rings
(EPDM)

× 9.2 in (37.8 × 37.8 ×

9.2 mm)

0.28 oz. (7.9 g)

Two sizes:

1.3 × 1.5 × 0.9 in.

•
AS568-125

1.7 × 1.9 × 0.9 in.

•
AS568-131

NOTE: Use EPDM
(Ethylene Propylene
Diene Monomer)
replacement O-rings
only.

Go to http://buy

.garmin.com or contact

your Garmin dealer.

Appendix

Heart Rate Monitor Specications

Physical size W × H × D: 13.7 × 1.3

Weight 1.6 oz. (44 g)

Water
resistance

Transmission
range

Battery User-replaceable

Battery life Approximately 3 years

Edge 500 Owner’s Manual 45

× 0.4 in. (34.7 × 3.4 ×

1.1 cm)

32.9 ft. (10 m)

Approximately 9.8 ft.
(3 m)

CR2032 (3 volts)
Perchlorate Material
– special handling may
apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov

/hazardouswaste
/perchlorate.

(1 hour per day)

Heart Rate Monitor Specications

Operating
temperature

Radio
frequency/
protocol

GSC 10 Specications

Physical size 2.0 × 1.2 × 0.9 in (5.1 ×

Weight 0.9 oz. (25 g)

Water
resistance

Transmission
range

From 14°F to 122°F
(from 10°C to 50°C)

NOTE: In cold
conditions, wear
appropriate clothing
to keep the heart rate
monitor near your body
temperature.

2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless
communications
protocol

3.0 × 2.3 cm)

IPX7

Approximately 9.8 ft.
(3 m)

Appendix

GSC 10 Specications

Battery User-replaceable

Battery life Approximately 1.4

Operating
temperature

Radio
frequency/
protocol

CR2032 (3 volts)
Perchlorate Material
– special handling may
apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov

/hazardouswaste
/perchlorate.

years (1 hour per day)

From 5°F to 158°F
(from -15°C to 70°C)

2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless
communications
protocol

Wheel Size and
Circumference

The wheel size is marked on both sides

of the tire. To modify your bike prole,

see page 39.

46 Edge 500 Owner’s Manual

Wheel Size L (mm)

12 × 1.75 935

14 × 1.5 1020

14 × 1.75 1055

16 × 1.5 1185

16 × 1.75 1195

18 × 1.5 1340

18 × 1.75 1350

20 × 1.75 1515

20 × 1-3/8 1615

22 × 1-3/8 1770

22 × 1-1/2 1785

24 × 1 1753

24 × 3/4 Tubular 1785

24 × 1-1/8 1795

24 × 1-1/4 1905

24 × 1.75 1890

24 × 2.00 1925

24 × 2.125 1965

Appendix

Wheel Size L (mm)

26 × 7/8 1920

26 × 1(59) 1913

26 × 1(65) 1952

26 × 1.25 1953

26 × 1-1/8 1970

26 × 1-3/8 2068

26 × 1-1/2 2100

26 × 1.40 2005

26 × 1.50 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

Edge 500 Owner’s Manual 47

Wheel Size L (mm)

27 × 1-1/4 2161

27 × 1-3/8 2169

650 × 35A 2090

650 × 38A 2125

650 × 38B 2105

700 × 18C 2070

700 × 19C 2080

700 × 20C 2086

700 × 23C 2096

700 × 25C 2105

700 × 28C 2136

700 × 30C 2170

700 × 32C 2155

700C Tubular 2130

700 × 35C 2168

700 × 38C 2180

700 × 40C 2200

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

The buttons do not
respond. How do I
reset the Edge?

I want to clear all the
user data from my
Edge.

My Edge does not
acquire satellite
signals.

The battery gauge
does not seem
accurate.

The battery does not
last long.

How do I know my
Edge is in USB mass
storage mode?

Press and hold the POWER, MENU, and button
simultaneously to reset the Edge.

NOTE: This does not erase any of your data or settings.

1. Turn off the Edge.

2. Press and hold MENU and POWER until the message
appears.

3. Select Yes to clear all user data.

NOTE: This deletes all user-entered information including
history.

1. Take your Edge out of parking garages and away from tall
buildings and trees.

2. Turn on the Edge.

3. Remain stationary for several minutes.

Allow the Edge battery to fully discharge, and then fully charge
the battery (without interrupting the charge cycle).

Reduce the back light time (page 38).

You should see a new removable disk drive in My Computer
on Windows computers and a mounted volume on Mac
computers.

48 Edge 500 Owner’s Manual

Problem Solution

I cannot see any new
removable drives in
my list of drives.

Some of my data is
missing from my

Edge history.

I need to replace the
O-rings for the mount.

If you have several network drives mapped on your computer,
Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your

Garmin drives. See the Help le for your operating system to

learn how to assign drive letters.

When the Edge memory is full, it will no longer record data.
Transfer data to your computer regularly to avoid losing data.

Go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer.
Purchase O-rings made of EPDM only.

Appendix

Edge 500 Owner’s Manual 49

Index

Index

A

accessories 43
acquiring satellite signals 7,

48

activity classes 5
alerts 10
ANT+ sensors 7, 17–29

troubleshooting 28
Auto Lap 11, 12
Auto Pause 12
Auto Scroll 13

B

backlight 38, 43
battery 48

charging 1

conserving 38
bike mount 3, 44

bike prole 39

buttons 6

C

cadence

alerts 10

data elds 35

training 25

calibrating your power

meter 26
calorie alerts 10
calories 35
charging the Edge 1, 2
clearing user data 48
courses 14–16

loading 32

custom data elds 34–37

D

data elds 34–37

data recording 31
data uploading 32
deleting

les 33

history 31
distance

data elds 35

distance alerts 10
downloading software 8

E

elapsed time 12
elevation

data elds 35, 37

points 41

F

les

deleting 33
loading 32

G

Garmin Connect 8, 9,

14, 30

Garmin Product Support 42
Garmin Training Center 8,

9, 14, 30

GPS

accuracy 35

satellite page 41

settings 40
grade 35

50 Edge 500 Owner’s Manual

GSC 10 25, 45

battery 25
installing 22

H

heart rate

alerts 10

data elds 35

settings 19
zones 19–21

heart rate monitor 45

battery 21
putting on 18
using 19

history 30, 49

deleting 31
transferring 9
viewing 30

I

icons 4
initial setup 4, 38
installing the Edge 3

L

lithium-ion battery 1, 43

loading les 32

M

mount 3, 44

O

O-rings 3, 44, 49

P

pairing ANT+ sensors 7, 17
pedal magnet 23
power

alerts 11

data elds 36

data recording 31

zones 27
power meters 26
product registration 42
product support 42

prole

bike 39

user 39

Index

R

recording history 8
registration 42
replacement parts 43
resetting Edge 48

S

safety information 1
satellite signals 41

acquiring 7
saving your data 8
sensors, pairing 7
settings 34
smart recording 31
software downloads 8
software updates 42
software version 42

specications 43

speed

data elds 37

speed and cadence

sensor 45
spoke magnet 23
start notice message 40

Edge 500 Owner’s Manual 51

Index

T

technical specications 43

time

data elds 37

zones and formats 39
time alerts 10
timer 8
tire size 39
tones 38
training

indoors 40
training with your Edge 10
transferring data 9
troubleshooting 28, 48

U

unit ID 42
USB 2, 9, 32, 48

user prole 39

V

vertical speed 37
Virtual Partner 14, 16

W

weather cap 2, 9
wheel sizes 39, 46

Z

zones

heart rate 19
power 27

52 Edge 500 Owner’s Manual

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your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.

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