Garmin Edge 500 Owner Manual

owner’s manual

EDGE® 500

GPS-ENABLED CYCLING COMPUTER

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September 2009

Part Number 190-01071-00 Rev. A

Printed in Taiwan

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

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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 Profile
Settings..................................	40
Updating Your Bike Profile.......	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
Specifications...........................	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 first 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).

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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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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 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 bands.

	Rubber	Bike mount
	disk
		notches

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5.Align the tabs on the back of the Edge with the bike mount notches.

6.Press down slightly and turn the Edge clockwise until it locks into place.

Bands around the bike stem

Edge Mounted on the

Bike Stem

Releasing the Edge

1.Turn the Edge clockwise to unlock the device.

2.Lift the Edge off the mount.

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Turning on the Edge	Icons
Press and hold POWER to turn on the		Battery charge level
Edge.
		GPS is on and receiving
Configuring the Edge		signals.
The first time you turn on the Edge,		GPS is turned off.
you are prompted to configure system
		Heart rate monitor is active.
settings and user profile settings.
• Follow the on-screen instructions		Speed and cadence sensor
to complete the initial setup.		is active.
		Power meter is active.
• 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.

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Activity Classes
	Training	Training	Training Time Per Week
	Description	Frequency
0	No exercise	-	-
1	Occasional, light	Once every two weeks	Less than 15 minutes
	exercise
2			15 to 30 minutes
3		Once a week	Approximately 30 minutes
4	Regular exercise and	2 to 3 times per week	Approximately 45 minutes
	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

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Buttons

Each Edge button has multiple functions.

Button	Description
POWER/	Press and hold POWER
LIGHT	to turn the device on
	and off.
	Press LIGHT to activate
	the backlight. Press any
	button to extend the
	backlight for 15 seconds.
BACK	Press BACK to cancel
	or return to the previous
	menu.

START/	Press START/STOP to
STOP	start and stop the timer.
	Press or	to select
	menus and settings.
	Press and hold	or
	to scroll quickly through
	settings.
LAP/RESET	Press LAP to create a
	new lap.
	Press and hold RESET to
	reset the timer.
PAGE/	Press PAGE to scroll
MENU	through training data
	pages.
	Press and hold MENU to
	switch between menu and
	timer modes.
ENTER	Press ENTER to select
	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.

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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.

•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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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.

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

5.Follow the instructions included with the software.

Mini-USB port under weather cap

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

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Training with Your Edge

Training with Your Edge

Alerts

Use Edge alerts to train toward specific 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.

Note: To make sure that the Edge message tones are turned on, see page 39.

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.

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•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 specified 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.

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Using Auto Lap by Distance

You can use Auto Lap® to automatically mark the lap at a specific 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 field, select By Distance to enter a value.

4.Customize optional lap data fields

(see page 35).

5.Go for a ride.

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Using Auto Lap by Position

You can use Auto Lap to automatically mark the lap at a specific 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 field, 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 specific GPS location marked before the ride and at any location during the ride where you press LAP.

4.Customize optional lap data fields

(see page 35).

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.

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Using Auto Pause

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

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4.Customize optional time data fields

(see page 35).

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

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.

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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 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.Useandto 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 field (for example,

18mi_Ridgeview).

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