Garmin Edge 500 Owner Manual

owner’s manual

EDGE® 500

GPS-ENABLED CYCLING COMPUTER

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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

Using Free Software .................. 8

Transferring History to Your

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

Training with Your Edge ... 10

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

Using Auto Lap by Distance .....11

Using Auto Lap by Position...... 12

Using Auto Pause .................... 13

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

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

ANT+ Sensors ................... 18

Tips for Pairing ANT+ Sensors

with Your Garmin Device ....... 18

Putting on the Heart Rate

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

Using the Heart Rate

Monitor .................................. 20

Heart Rate Zones .................... 21

Replacing the Heart Rate

Monitor Battery ...................... 22

Installing the GSC 10............... 23

Using the GSC 10.................... 26

Replacing the GSC 10

Battery ................................... 27

Third-Party ANT+ Sensors ...... 28

ANT+ Sensor

Troubleshooting .................... 29

History ............................... 31

Viewing History ........................ 31

Viewing Distance and Time

Totals ..................................... 32

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Deleting History ....................... 32

Data Recording........................ 32

Data Management ............. 33

Loading Files ........................... 33

Deleting Files ........................... 34

Settings ............................. 35

Customizing Your Data

Fields .................................... 35

Data Fields .............................. 36

Changing Your System

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

Changing Your User Prole

Settings ................................. 40

Updating Your Bike Prole ....... 41

Switching Bikes ....................... 41

Changing the Start Notice ....... 41

GPS Settings ........................... 42

Setting Elevation Points........... 43

Appendix ........................... 44

Registering Your Device .......... 44

About the Edge ........................ 44

Updating the Software ............. 44

Contacting Garmin Product

Support ................................. 44

Using the Backlight .................. 45

Buying Optional Accessories ... 45

Specications .......................... 45

Wheel Size and

Circumference ....................... 48

Troubleshooting ....................... 50

Index .................................. 52

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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.

When using your Edge® the rst time,
complete the following tasks:

1. Charge the Edge (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. Get Garmin Connect™ or Garmin
Training Center® software
(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
to 122°F (0°C to 50°C).

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Getting Started

Charging the Edge

notice

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

1. Plug the AC charger into a standard
wall outlet.

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

Tabs

Mini-USB port under
the weather cap

3. 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.

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

A fully charged battery can run for up
to 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 on page 3) 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

6. Press down slightly and turn the

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 bands.

Getting Started

Edge with the bike mount notches.

Edge clockwise until it locks into
place.

Rubber

disk

Bike mount

notches

Edge Mounted on the

Bike Stem

Releasing the Edge

1. Turn the Edge clockwise to unlock
the device.

Bands around

the bike stem

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2. Lift the Edge off the mount.

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 monitor is active.

Speed and cadence sensor
is active.

Power meter is 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.

Button Description

POWER/
LIGHT

BACK Press BACK to cancel

Press and hold POWER
to turn the device on
and off.

Press LIGHT to activate
the backlight. Press any
button to extend the
backlight for 15 seconds.

or return to the previous
menu.

START/
STOP

Press or to select

LAP/RESET Press LAP to create a

PAGE/
MENU

ENTER Press ENTER to select

Press START/STOP to
start and stop the timer.

menus and settings.
Press and hold or

to scroll quickly through
settings.

new lap.
Press and hold RESET to

reset the timer.

Press PAGE to scroll
through training data
pages.

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

options and acknowledge
messages.

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Acquiring Satellite Signals

It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire
signals.

1. Go outdoors to an open area.

2. Make sure that the front of the

Edge is oriented toward the sky.

3. Wait while the Edge searches for

satellites.

Do not begin moving until the
locating satellite page disappears.

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

page 42.

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.

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•

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Getting Started

For heart rate monitor instructions,
see page 19.

For GSC™ 10 speed and cadence
sensor instructions, see page 23.

For third-party ANT+ sensors, see

page 28, 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 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.

Using 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 that does
not require the Internet after
installation.

1. Go to www.garmin.com

/intosports.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions
to install the software.

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Transferring History to Your Computer

1. Connect the USB cable to an
available 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.

Getting Started

4. Open

Garmin Connect
(http://connect.garmin.com), or
open Garmin Training Center.

5. Follow the instructions included
with the software.

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Training with Your Edge

Training with Your

Edge

NOTE

: To make sure that the Edge

message tones are turned on, see

page 39.

Alerts

Use Edge alerts to train toward specic

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, GSC 10, or third-party ANT+
sensor, you can set up advanced alerts.

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Training > Alerts.

3. Select an option:

Select HR 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 20.

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.

4. 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 that the Edge
message tones are turned on, see

page 39.

Training with Your Edge

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

(see page 35).

5. Go for a ride.

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Training with Your Edge

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.

2. Select Settings > Bike Settings >

Auto Lap.

3. In the Auto Lap Trigger eld,
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.

4. Customize optional lap data elds

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.

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.

(see page 35).

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Training with Your Edge

Using Auto Pause

You can use Auto Pause® to pause the
timer automatically when you stop
moving or when 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 paused time is not saved
with your history data.

1. Press and hold MENU.

2. Select Settings > Bike Settings >

Auto Pause.

3. Select an option:

Select Off.

•

Select When Stopped to pause

•
the timer automatically when
you stop moving.

Select Custom Speed to pause

•
the timer automatically when
your speed drops below a

specied value.

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4. Customize optional time data elds

(see page 35).

To view the entire time (from
pressing START to RESET), select
the Time - Elapsed data eld.

5. Go for a ride.

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 >

Auto Scroll.

3. Select a display speed: Slow,

Medium, or Fast.

4. Go for a ride.

The training data pages scroll
automatically. You can press PAGE
to manually switch pages.

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 30 minutes, you will
race against a Virtual Partner® trying
to complete the course in under 30
minutes.

Garmin recommends that you use
Garmin Connect or Garmin Training
Center (page 8) to create courses. You
can then transfer the courses to your
Edge (page 33).

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 stops or
distance goals.

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 > New.

3. Use and to select a previous
ride on which to base your course.

The Edge assigns a default name
to your new course that appears in
the list.

4. Select the course from the list.

5. Select Edit Course to rename the
course.

6. Enter a descriptive course name

in the top eld (for example,

18mi_Ridgeview).

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