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Garmin EDGE 500 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: GPS-ENABLED CYCLING COMPUTER

Summary of EDGE 500

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    Edge ® 500 gps-enabled cycling computer owner’s manual.

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    All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Edge 500 owner’s manual iii table of contents getting started .................... 1 about the battery ....................... 1 installing the edge ..................... 2 turning on the edge .................. 4 acquiring satellite signals ......... 6 optional ant+ sensors ............. 6 going fo...

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    Iv edge 500 owner’s manual data management ............. 35 connecting the usb cable ..... 35 loading files ........................... 35 deleting files ........................... 36 settings ............................. 37 customizing your data fields .................................... 37 data...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Edge 500 owner’s manual getting started 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 fi...

  • Page 6: Charging The Edge

    Edge 500 owner’s manual 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...

  • Page 7: Edge Mounted On The

    Edge 500 owner’s manual getting started 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. Bike mount notches rubber disk ...

  • Page 8: Turning On The Edge

    Edge 500 owner’s manual getting started turning on the edge press and hold power to turn on the edge. Configuring the edge the first time you turn on the edge, you are prompted to configure system settings and user profile settings. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup. Pr...

  • Page 9: Buttons

    Edge 500 owner’s manual 5 getting started buttons each edge button has multiple functions. Button description power/ light 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. Back press back to cancel or ...

  • Page 10: Acquiring Satellite

    Edge 500 owner’s manual getting started 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 locat...

  • Page 11: Going For A Ride

    Edge 500 owner’s manual getting started going for a ride before you can record history, you must acquire satellite signals ( page 6 ). 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,...

  • Page 12: Transferring History to

    Edge 500 owner’s manual getting started transferring history to your computer 1. Connect the usb cable to a usb port on your computer. 2. Pull up the weather cap from the mini-usb port. Mini-usb port under weather cap 3. Plug the small end of the usb cable into the mini-usb port. 4. Open garmin conn...

  • Page 13: Training With Your

    Edge 500 owner’s manual training with your edge training with your edge alerts you can 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 tim...

  • Page 14: Cadence Alert

    0 edge 500 owner’s manual training with your edge 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 specifi...

  • Page 15: Using Auto Lap By

    Edge 500 owner’s manual training with your edge 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 ho...

  • Page 16: Using Auto Pause

    Edge 500 owner’s manual 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 specified value. This feature is helpful if your ride includes stop lights or other places where you need to slow down or s...

  • Page 17: Courses

    Edge 500 owner’s manual 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 ...

  • Page 18: Starting A Course

    Edge 500 owner’s manual training with your edge starting a course 1. Press and hold menu . 2. Select training > courses . 3. Select the 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 profile to previ...

  • Page 19: Off Course Options

    Edge 500 owner’s manual 5 training with your edge off course options you can include a warmup before you begin your course. Press start to begin the course, and then warm up as normal. Stay away from your course path as you warm up. When you are ready to begin, head toward your course. When you are ...

  • Page 20: Changing The Course Speed

    Edge 500 owner’s manual training with your edge changing the course speed 1. Press and hold menu . 2. Select training > courses . 3. Select the course from the list. 4. Select do course . 5. Press light . 6. Use ▼ and ▲ to adjust the percentage of time to complete the course. For example, to improve...

  • Page 21: Creating Workouts

    Edge 500 owner’s manual training with your edge creating workouts garmin recommends that you use garmin connect or garmin training center ( page 7 ) to create workouts. You can then transfer the workouts to your edge ( page 35 ). However, you can also create and save a workout directly on your edge....

  • Page 22: Repeating Workout Steps

    Edge 500 owner’s manual training with your edge repeating workout steps before you can repeat a workout step, you must create a workout with at least one step. 1. Select add new step . 2. In the duration field, select an option. Select repeat to repeat a step one or more times. For example, you can ...

  • Page 23: Stopping A Workout

    Edge 500 owner’s manual training with your edge stopping a workout 1. Press stop to stop the timer. 2. Press and hold reset to save your ride data and reset the timer. About editing workouts you can edit workouts within garmin connect, garmin training center, or directly in the edge. If you edit wor...

  • Page 24: Ant+ Sensors

    0 edge 500 owner’s manual ant+ sensors ant+ sensors the edge is compatible with the following ant+ accessories: heart rate monitor ( page 21 ) gsc 10 speed and cadence sensor ( page 25 ) third-party ant+ sensors ( page 30 ) for information about purchasing additional accessories, go to http://buy.Ga...

  • Page 25: Putting On The Heart Rate

    Edge 500 owner’s manual ant+ sensors putting on the heart rate 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. 1. Push one tab on the strap through the slot in the heart rate monitor. Heart rate monit...

  • Page 26: Using The Heart Rate

    Edge 500 owner’s manual ant+ sensors 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 th...

  • Page 27: Heart Rate Zones

    Edge 500 owner’s manual ant+ sensors heart rate zones % of maximum heart rate or resting heart rate perceived exertion benefits 1 50% to 60% relaxed, easy pace; rhythmic breathing beginning-level aerobic training; reduces stress 2 60% to 70% comfortable pace; slightly deeper breathing, conversation ...

  • Page 28: About Heart Rate Zones

    Edge 500 owner’s manual ant+ sensors about heart rate zones caution consult your physician to specify heart rate zones that are appropriate for your fitness level and health condition. Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of...

  • Page 29: Open

    Edge 500 owner’s manual 5 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 gask...

  • Page 30: Gsc 10 On Rear

    Edge 500 owner’s manual ant+ sensors reset button cable ties indication line gsc 10 on rear chain stay 2. Loosely attach the gsc 10 using two cable ties. 3. Attach the pedal magnet to the crank arm using the adhesive mount and a cable tie. The pedal magnet must be within 5 mm of the gsc 10. The indi...

  • Page 31: Gsc 10 and Magnet

    Edge 500 owner’s manual ant+ sensors gsc 10 and magnet alignment spoke magnet sensor arm indication line pedal magnet gsc 0 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...

  • Page 32: Using The Gsc 10

    Edge 500 owner’s manual ant+ sensors using the gsc 10 1. Turn on the edge. 2. Bring the edge within range (3 m) of the gsc 10. 3. Press and hold menu . 4. Select settings > bike settings > [bike 1] > ant+ spd/cad . 5. Select yes > rescan . 6. Press back to return to the main menu. When the gsc 10 is...

  • Page 33: Menu

    Edge 500 owner’s manual ant+ sensors 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 user- replaceable cr2032 battery. Note: contact your local waste disposal department to properly di...

  • Page 34: Third-Party Ant+ Sensors

    0 edge 500 owner’s manual ant+ sensors third-party ant+ sensors for a list of third-party ant+ sensors that are compatible with the edge, go to www.Garmin.Com/intosports . Calibrating your power meter for calibration instructions specific to your power meter, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions...

  • Page 35: Ant+ Sensor Troubleshooting

    Edge 500 owner’s manual ant+ sensors ant+ sensor troubleshooting problem solution the ant+ sensor will not pair with my device. Stay 10 m away from other ant sensors while pairing. Bring the device within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor while pairing. If the problem persists, replace the batte...

  • Page 36: Problem

    Edge 500 owner’s manual ant+ sensors problem solution the heart rate data is inaccurate or erratic. Make sure that 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...

  • Page 37: History

    Edge 500 owner’s manual 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, a message appears. The edge does not automatically delete or overwrite your history. See page 34 ...

  • Page 38: Viewing Distance and

    Edge 500 owner’s manual history viewing distance and time totals press and hold menu , and select history > totals to view the accumulated ride distance and time. Deleting history after you have transferred your history to your computer, you may want to delete the history from your edge. 1. Press an...

  • Page 39: Data Management

    Edge 500 owner’s manual 5 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. Connecting the usb cable notice to prevent corrosion, thoroughly d...

  • Page 40: Deleting Files

    Edge 500 owner’s manual data management deleting files notice your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. After you have connected the device to your computer, you can manually delete files. 1. Open the garmin drive or volume. 2. Select the file. 3. Press the delet...

  • Page 41: Settings

    Edge 500 owner’s manual settings settings you can customize the following settings and features: data fields ( page 38 ) system settings ( page 41 ) user profiles ( page 43 ) bike profiles ( page 43 ) gps settings ( page 45 ) customizing your data fields you can set up custom data fields for three t...

  • Page 42: Data Fields

    Edge 500 owner’s manual settings data fields data fields with the * symbol display statute or metric units. Data fields with the ** symbol require an ant+ sensor. Data field description cadence ** revolutions of the crank arm per minute. Cadence – avg. ** average cadence for the duration of your cur...

  • Page 43: Data Field

    Edge 500 owner’s manual settings data field description hr – avg. %hrr ** average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the run. Hr – avg. %max. ** average percentage of maximum heart rate for the run. Hr – lap ** average heart rate in the current lap. Hr...

  • Page 44: Data Field

    0 edge 500 owner’s manual settings data field description power – lap ** average power output in the current lap. Power – max. ** top power achieved during the current ride. Power zone ** current range of power output (1 to 7) based on your ftp or custom settings. Speed * current speed. Speed – avg....

  • Page 45: Data Field

    Edge 500 owner’s manual settings data field description time of day current time of day based on your time settings (format, time zone, and daylight saving time). Total ascent * total elevation gain for the current ride. Total descent * total elevation lost for the current ride. Vertical speed * rat...

  • Page 46: Changing The Configuration

    Edge 500 owner’s manual settings changing the configuration settings you can modify all of the settings you configured 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 form...

  • Page 47: Changing Your User

    Edge 500 owner’s manual settings changing your user profile settings the edge uses information that you enter about yourself to calculate accurate ride data. 1. Press and hold menu . 2. Select settings > user profile to update gender, age, weight, height, and activity class settings. Use the table o...

  • Page 48: Switching Bikes

    Edge 500 owner’s manual settings switching bikes after you customize your bike profiles on the edge, select your bike. 1. Press and hold menu . 2. Select settings > bike settings > [active bike name] > bike details . 3. Select the bike you want to use. Changing the start notice this feature automati...

  • Page 49: Gps Settings

    Edge 500 owner’s manual 5 settings gps settings gps settings include the following: turning satellites off ( page 45 ) viewing the satellite page ( page 45 ) using elevation points ( page 46 ) training indoors 1. Press and hold menu . 2. Select gps > gps status . 3. Select off . When gps is off, spe...

  • Page 50: Setting Elevation Points

    Edge 500 owner’s manual settings setting elevation points you can save up to 10 elevation points. Using an elevation point each time you begin a particular training ride provides more-consistent and more-accurate elevation data. 1. Press and hold menu . 2. Select gps > set elevation . 3. Enter a des...

  • Page 51: Appendix

    Edge 500 owner’s manual 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 u...

  • Page 52: Using The Backlight

    Edge 500 owner’s manual appendix 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 15 seconds. Note: alerts and messages also activate the backlight. Change the back...

  • Page 53: Edge Specifications

    Edge 500 owner’s manual appendix edge specifications operating temperature range from 5°f to 140°f (from -15°c to 60°c) charging temperature range from 32°f to 122°f (from 0°c to 50°c) radio frequency/ protocol 2.4 ghz wireless communications protocol gps receiver high-sensitivity integrated gps rec...

  • Page 54: Note: In Cold

    50 edge 500 owner’s manual appendix heart rate monitor specifications physical size (w × h × d) 13.7 × 1.3 × 0.4 in. (34.7 × 3.4 × 1.1 cm) weight 1.6 oz. (44 g) water resistance 32.9 ft. (10 m) transmission range approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) battery user-replaceable cr2032 (3 volts) perchlorate mater...

  • Page 55: Gsc 10 Specifications

    Edge 500 owner’s manual 5 appendix gsc 10 specifications battery user-replaceable cr2032 (3 volts) perchlorate material – special handling may apply. See www.Dtsc.Ca.Gov /hazardouswaste /perchlorate . Battery life approximately 1.4 years (1 hour per day) operating temperature from 5°f to 158°f (from...

  • Page 56: Wheel Size

    5 edge 500 owner’s manual 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...

  • Page 57: Activity Classes

    Activity classes how active are you? How often do you exercise? How long do you exercise? 0 no exercise - - 1 occasional, light 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 approxima...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    5 edge 500 owner’s manual appendix troubleshooting problem solution the buttons do not respond. How do i reset the edge? Press and hold power , menu , and reset simultaneously to reset the edge. Note: this does not erase any of your data or settings. I want to clear all the user data from my edge. 1...

  • Page 59: Problem

    Edge 500 owner’s manual 55 appendix problem solution my edge is connected to the computer, but it will not go into mass storage mode. You may have loaded a corrupted file. 1. Disconnect the edge from your computer. 2. Turn off the edge. 3. Press and hold menu while you connect the edge to your compu...

  • Page 60: Index

    Index 5 edge 500 owner’s manual index a accessories 48 acquiring satellite signals 6, 54 activity classes 43, 53 alerts 9 ant+ sensors 6, 20–32 troubleshooting 31 auto lap 10, 11 auto pause 12 auto scroll 12 b backlight 41, 48 bands 3, 49, 55 battery 54 charging 1 conserving 41 bike mount 2, 49 bike...

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    Edge 500 owner’s manual 5 index h heart rate alerts 9 data fields 38 settings 22 zones 22–24 heart rate monitor battery 24 putting on 21 specifications 50 using 22 history 33, 55 deleting 34 transferring 8 viewing 33 i icons 4 initial setup 4, 42 installing the edge 2 l lithium-ion battery 1, 48 loa...

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    Index 5 edge 500 owner’s manual time alerts 9 data fields 40 zones and formats 42 timer 7, 33 tire size 43 tones 41 training indoors 45 training with your edge 9 transferring data 8, 35 troubleshooting 31, 54 u unit id 47 updating software 47 usb 2, 8, 35, 54 user profile 43 v vertical speed 41 virt...

  • Page 64: Www.Garmin.Com

    For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your garmin products, visit the garmin web site at www.Garmin.Com . © 2010 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries garmin international, inc. 1200 east 151 st street, olathe, kansas 66062, usa garmin (europe) ltd. Liberty house...