Garmin EDGE 500, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...EDGE 500 GPS ENABLED CYCLING COMPUTER...

Page 2: ...tain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution ofthis manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this docum...

Page 3: ...onal heart rate monitor page 6 and the optional GSC 10 page 7 6 Go for a ride page 10 7 Save your ride page 10 8 Get Garmin Connect page 10 9 Transfer history to your computer page 11 About the Batter...

Page 4: ...To connect the Edge to your computer using the USB cable see page 11 4 Charge the Edge for at least three hours before you begin using it Afully charged battery can run for up to 18 hours before it m...

Page 5: ...mount securely using the two bands Rubber disk Bike mount notches Ba around the bike stem Edge 500 Quick Start Manual 5 Align the tabs on the back ofthe Edge with the bike mount notches 6 Press down s...

Page 6: ...and pair the ANT sensors during configuration if your Edge included a heart rate monitor and a GSC 10 4 a Select Yes for the heart rate monitor question For setup information see page 6 o Select Yes f...

Page 7: ...to the previous menu Edge 500 Quick Start Manual START Press START STOP to STOP start and stop the timer Press T or to select menus and settings Press and hold T or to scroll quickly through settings...

Page 8: ...te page disappears Putting on the Heart Rate Monitor NOTE Ifyou do not havea heart rate monitor you can skip this step Wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin just below your breastplate It...

Page 9: ...he heart rate monitor is paired a message appears and the heart rate icon appears on the main menu NOTE For more heart rate monitor information see the Edge 500 Owners Manual Installing the GSC 10 NOT...

Page 10: ...the pedal magnet must line up with the indication line on the GSC 10 Indication line Pedal Magnet on Crank Arm 4 Unscrew the spoke magnet from the plastic piece 5 Place the spoke in the groove ofthe p...

Page 11: ...st the sensor alignment The red LED blinks each time the pedal magnet passes the sensor The green LED blinks each time the spoke magnet passes the sensor arm NOTE The LED blinks for the first 60 passe...

Page 12: ...1t 13m Deal 2 Press START to start the timer History is only recorded while the timer is running 3 After completing your ride press STOP 1 tU Saving Your Ride Data Press and hold RESET to save your ri...

Page 13: ...USB cable into the mini USB port 4 Go to www garminconnect com start Edge 500 Quick Start Manual 5 Follow the instructions included with the software Customizing Your Data Fields You can set up custom...

Page 14: ...ta fields 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each page you want to customize Edge Temperature Readings You can customize the Edge to display temperature in a data field NOTE The Edge may display temperatu...

Page 15: ...20 APPROVED 2009 2012 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 Hampshi...

Page 16: ...EDGE 500 GPS ENABLED CYCLING COMPUTER owner s manual...

Page 17: ...n com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin Garmin Training Center Auto Pause Auto Lap Virtual Partner Edge are tra...

Page 18: ...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 th...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...page 7 5 Set up optional ANT sensors page 7 6 Go for a ride page 8 7 Save your ride page 8 8 Get Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center software page 8 9 Transfer history to your computer page 9 Ab...

Page 21: ...e 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...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...and user profile 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 pa...

Page 24: ...exercise Once every two weeks Less than 15 minutes 2 15 to 30 minutes 3 Once a week Approximately 30 minutes 4 Regular exercise and training 2 to 3 times per week Approximately 45 minutes 5 45 minute...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...ing 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 a...

Page 28: ...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 4 Open Garmin Connect...

Page 29: ...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 Usin...

Page 30: ...e Edge beeps and displays a message Note To make sure that the Edge message tones are turned on see page 39 Using Auto Lap by Distance You can use Auto Lap to automatically mark the lap at a specific...

Page 31: ...n 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 locatio...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...ur 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...

Page 34: ...ect an option 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...

Page 35: ...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 your Virtual Part...

Page 36: ...d to adjust the percentage of time to complete the course For example to improve your course time by 20 enter a course speed of 120 You will race against the Virtual Partner to finish a 30 minute cour...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...nitor is paired a message appears and the heart rate icon appears on the main menu 7 Customize optional data fields page 35 8 Go for a ride Tip If heart rate data does not appear or if you have errati...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...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 measure...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...ur 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 detai...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...g course files to your Edge tcx fit 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...

Page 53: ...in drive or volume 2 Highlight the file 3 Press the Delete key on your keyboard Disconnecting the USB Cable When you are finished managing your files you can disconnect the USB cable 1 Complete an act...

Page 54: ...omizing 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...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...p Max Average percentage of maximum heart 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...

Page 57: ...p Average speed in the current lap Data Field Description Temperature Current temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius Note The Edge may display temperature readings that are higher than the actual air te...

Page 58: ...et meters per hour 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 or off Changing the Backlight...

Page 59: ...matically detects your time zone and the current time of day To change the time format to 12 hour or 24 hour you must change the configuration settings in the system setup page 40 Changing the Auto Po...

Page 60: ...ct 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 48 Switching Bikes After you customize your bike p...

Page 61: ...stance data are not available unless you have an optional sensor 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 signa...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...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 64: ...s 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 6...

Page 65: ...ations 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 incl...

Page 66: ...c 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 conditio...

Page 67: ...F to 158 F from 15 C to 70 C Radio frequency protocol 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 p...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...etes all user entered information including 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 Edge 3 Remai...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...calibrating your power meter 28 calorie alerts 10 calories 36 charging the Edge 1 2 clearing user data 50 courses 14 17 loading 33 custom data fields 35 38 D data fields 36 39 data recording 32 data...

Page 72: ...airing ANT sensors 7 18 paused time 13 pedal magnet 24 power alerts 11 data fields 37 data recording 32 zones 28 power meter 28 product registration 44 product support 44 profile bike 41 user 40 R rec...

Page 73: ...alerts 10 timer 8 31 tire size 41 tones 39 training indoors 42 training with your Edge 10 transferring data 9 troubleshooting 29 50 U unit ID 44 updating software 44 USB 2 9 33 50 user profile 40 V v...

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Page 82: ...ng Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations 2 When navigating carefully compare information displayed on the device to all available navigation sources including road sig...

Page 83: ...a Class Bdigital device pursuant to part 15 ofthe FCC rules These limits are designed to provide 3 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment gene...

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