Important Safety and Product Information (Multilingual)
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... to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the unit exposed to provide customers with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is in locations that the user is prohibitively expensive. Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use a sharp object to remove the battery. • Keep...
... to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the unit exposed to provide customers with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is in locations that the user is prohibitively expensive. Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use a sharp object to remove the battery. • Keep...
Important Safety and Product Information (Multilingual)
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... by international distributors for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through an online auction. This warranty is required as the proof of direction, distance, location or topography. Such repairs or replacement will be returned to any purpose requiring precise measurement of purchase for your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for units purchased outside of intended...
... by international distributors for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through an online auction. This warranty is required as the proof of direction, distance, location or topography. Such repairs or replacement will be returned to any purpose requiring precise measurement of purchase for your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for units purchased outside of intended...
Owner's Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 iv Edge 500 Owner...
... 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 iv Edge 500 Owner...
Owner's Manual
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... other important information. When using the AC charger or the USB cable included in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Turn on the Edge (page 4). 4. Save your computer (page 9). Edge 500 Owner's Manual See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box. Get Garmin Connect™ or Garmin Training Center® software (page 8). 9. Charge the Edge (page 2). 2. Set up optional ANT+™ sensors (page 7). 6. Transfer history to 50...
... other important information. When using the AC charger or the USB cable included in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Turn on the Edge (page 4). 4. Save your computer (page 9). Edge 500 Owner's Manual See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box. Get Garmin Connect™ or Garmin Training Center® software (page 8). 9. Charge the Edge (page 2). 2. Set up optional ANT+™ sensors (page 7). 6. Transfer history to 50...
Owner's Manual
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... question. Heart rate monitor is active. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Power meter is active. Icons Battery charge level GPS is on the Edge. Speed and cadence sensor is turned off. GPS is active. 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. • Press and to view choices and change the default selection. • Press ENTER to make a selection. • Use the...
... question. Heart rate monitor is active. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Power meter is active. Icons Battery charge level GPS is on the Edge. Speed and cadence sensor is turned off. GPS is active. 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. • Press and to view choices and change the default selection. • Press ENTER to make a selection. • Use the...
Owner's Manual
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... install the software. Edge 500 Owner's Manual After completing your ride, press STOP. Using Free Software Garmin provides two software options for a Ride Before you can record history, you must acquire satellite signals (page 7). 1. History is only recorded while the timer is computer software that does not require the Internet after installation. 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to www.garmin.com /intosports. 2. Press START to save your ride data and reset the timer. Saving Your Ride Data Press and hold MENU to view...
... install the software. Edge 500 Owner's Manual After completing your ride, press STOP. Using Free Software Garmin provides two software options for a Ride Before you can record history, you must acquire satellite signals (page 7). 1. History is only recorded while the timer is computer software that does not require the Internet after installation. 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to www.garmin.com /intosports. 2. Press START to save your ride data and reset the timer. Saving Your Ride Data Press and hold MENU to view...
Owner's Manual
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... mark the lap at a specific distance. Each time you exceed or drop below the specified heart rate, cadence or power amount, the Edge beeps and displays a message. Press and hold MENU. 2. Note: To make sure that the Edge message tones are turned on, see page 35). 5. Go for a ride. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 11 • Select Cadence Alert to set the minimum and maximum power amounts in watts. 4. Go for a ride. Customize optional lap data fields...
... mark the lap at a specific distance. Each time you exceed or drop below the specified heart rate, cadence or power amount, the Edge beeps and displays a message. Press and hold MENU. 2. Note: To make sure that the Edge message tones are turned on, see page 35). 5. Go for a ride. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 11 • Select Cadence Alert to set the minimum and maximum power amounts in watts. 4. Go for a ride. Customize optional lap data fields...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. Training with Your Edge Using Auto Lap by Position You can use the By Position option to trigger laps at all of the lap positions saved in the course. 12 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
... 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. Training with Your Edge Using Auto Lap by Position You can use the By Position option to trigger laps at all of the lap positions saved in the course. 12 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... set goals. Press and hold MENU. 2. The Edge assigns a default name to your course. Course Points You must have history with Your Edge Courses Courses allow you want to remember, such as water stops or distance goals. Select Edit Course to any course. Training with GPS track data saved to the Edge. 1. You can add course points, or places on which to complete the course in the top field (for example, 18mi_Ridgeview). 14 Edge 500 Owner's Manual Garmin recommends that you to train using a previously recorded...
... set goals. Press and hold MENU. 2. The Edge assigns a default name to your course. Course Points You must have history with Your Edge Courses Courses allow you want to remember, such as water stops or distance goals. Select Edit Course to any course. Training with GPS track data saved to the Edge. 1. You can add course points, or places on which to complete the course in the top field (for example, 18mi_Ridgeview). 14 Edge 500 Owner's Manual Garmin recommends that you to train using a previously recorded...
Owner's Manual
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... Edge will take some time to adjust to significant changes in the current lap. 38 Edge 500 Owner's Manual Speed * Current speed. Total time recorded from pressing START to complete the laps so far. PWR - Lap * Average speed in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Lap Description Current temperature in the current lap. Average time to RESET. Speed - The 30-second moving average of power output. Speed - Stopwatch time. Mov. Avg. 3s ** The three-second moving Avg. 30s ** average of power output. Avg. Note: The Edge may display temperature...
... Edge will take some time to adjust to significant changes in the current lap. 38 Edge 500 Owner's Manual Speed * Current speed. Total time recorded from pressing START to complete the laps so far. PWR - Lap * Average speed in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Lap Description Current temperature in the current lap. Average time to RESET. Speed - The 30-second moving average of power output. Speed - Stopwatch time. Mov. Avg. 3s ** The three-second moving Avg. 30s ** average of power output. Avg. Note: The Edge may display temperature...
Owner's Manual
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... Total elevation lost for the current ride. Select Settings > System > Tones. 3. Data Field Time of Day Total Ascent * Total Descent * Vertical Speed * Description Current time of day based on or off. Changing Your System Settings Changing the Audible Tones 1. Settings Changing the Backlight 1. Select Settings > System > Display. 3. Total elevation gain for the current ride. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 39 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...
... Total elevation lost for the current ride. Select Settings > System > Tones. 3. Data Field Time of Day Total Ascent * Total Descent * Vertical Speed * Description Current time of day based on or off. Changing Your System Settings Changing the Audible Tones 1. Settings Changing the Backlight 1. Select Settings > System > Display. 3. Total elevation gain for the current ride. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 39 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...
Owner's Manual
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... page 5. To change the configuration settings in the initial setup. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select Settings > System > Auto Power Down. 3. Changing Your User Profile Settings The Edge uses information that you must change the time format to calculate accurate ride data. 1. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Select On or Off. Press and hold MENU. 2. Settings Changing the Configuration Settings You can modify all of the configuration settings in the system setup (page 40). 40 Changing the Auto Power Down Setting This feature automatically turns the Edge off after...
... page 5. To change the configuration settings in the initial setup. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select Settings > System > Auto Power Down. 3. Changing Your User Profile Settings The Edge uses information that you must change the time format to calculate accurate ride data. 1. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Select On or Off. Press and hold MENU. 2. Settings Changing the Configuration Settings You can modify all of the configuration settings in the system setup (page 40). 40 Changing the Auto Power Down Setting This feature automatically turns the Edge off after...
Owner's Manual
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... the bike profile. 4. Enter the bike weight and the odometer value. 5. In the Wheel Size field, select an option: • Select Auto to calculate your wheel size using GPS distance. • Select Custom to calculate accurate ride data. 1. Settings Switching Bikes After you want to start the timer so you can customize three bike profiles. Select the bike you customize your bike profiles on the Edge, select your bike. 1. It is moving. Select Settings > Bike Settings > Start Notice. Changing the Start Notice This feature automatically detects when your Edge has acquired satellites...
... the bike profile. 4. Enter the bike weight and the odometer value. 5. In the Wheel Size field, select an option: • Select Auto to calculate your wheel size using GPS distance. • Select Custom to calculate accurate ride data. 1. Settings Switching Bikes After you want to start the timer so you can customize three bike profiles. Select the bike you customize your bike profiles on the Edge, select your bike. 1. It is moving. Select Settings > Bike Settings > Start Notice. Changing the Start Notice This feature automatically detects when your Edge has acquired satellites...
Owner's Manual
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...Edge 500 Owner's Manual 43 Press and hold MENU. 2. The next time you start the timer, the Edge automatically searches for elevation points within 30 m of your Edge. 1. Select GPS > Elevation Points. 3. Select the elevation point you want to delete. 4. Select GPS > Set Elevation. 3. The Edge uses the elevation data as the starting point. Select the elevation point you want to edit. 4. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select Delete. Setting Elevation Points You can save up to use a saved elevation point, you must delete the elevation point from your location. Settings Editing Elevation...
...Edge 500 Owner's Manual 43 Press and hold MENU. 2. The next time you start the timer, the Edge automatically searches for elevation points within 30 m of your Edge. 1. Select GPS > Elevation Points. 3. Select the elevation point you want to delete. 4. Select GPS > Set Elevation. 3. The Edge uses the elevation data as the starting point. Select the elevation point you want to edit. 4. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select Delete. Setting Elevation Points You can save up to use a saved elevation point, you must delete the elevation point from your location. Settings Editing Elevation...
Owner's Manual
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... minutes. How do I want to clear all user‑entered information including history. 1. Turn off the Edge. 2. Note: This deletes all user data. Allow the Edge battery to reset the Edge. My Edge does not acquire satellite signals. You should see a new removable disk drive in USB mass storage mode? The battery does not last long. Take your data or settings. 1. Turn on Mac computers. 50 Edge 500 Owner's Manual Note: This does not erase any of your Edge out of parking garages and...
... minutes. How do I want to clear all user‑entered information including history. 1. Turn off the Edge. 2. Note: This deletes all user data. Allow the Edge battery to reset the Edge. My Edge does not acquire satellite signals. You should see a new removable disk drive in USB mass storage mode? The battery does not last long. Take your data or settings. 1. Turn on Mac computers. 50 Edge 500 Owner's Manual Note: This does not erase any of your Edge out of parking garages and...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 uploading 33 deleting files 34 history 32 distance data fields 36 distance alerts 10 52 downloading software 8 E elevation data fields 36, 39 points 43 F files deleting 34 loading 33 G Garmin Connect 8, 9, 14, 31 Garmin Product Support 44 Garmin Training Center 8, 9, 14, 31 GPS accuracy 36 satellite page 42 settings 42 grade 36 GSC 10 26, 47 battery 27 installing 23 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
... 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 uploading 33 deleting files 34 history 32 distance data fields 36 distance alerts 10 52 downloading software 8 E elevation data fields 36, 39 points 43 F files deleting 34 loading 33 G Garmin Connect 8, 9, 14, 31 Garmin Product Support 44 Garmin Training Center 8, 9, 14, 31 GPS accuracy 36 satellite page 42 settings 42 grade 36 GSC 10 26, 47 battery 27 installing 23 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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...deleting 32 transferring 9 viewing 31 I icons 4 initial setup 4, 40 installing the Edge 2 L lithium-ion battery 1, 45 loading files 33 Edge 500 Owner's Manual M mount 2, 46 O O-rings (bands) 46 P pairing 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 recording history 8 registration 44 replacement parts 45 Index resetting Edge 50 S safety information 1 satellite signals 42 acquiring 7 saving your data 8 sensors, pairing...
...deleting 32 transferring 9 viewing 31 I icons 4 initial setup 4, 40 installing the Edge 2 L lithium-ion battery 1, 45 loading files 33 Edge 500 Owner's Manual M mount 2, 46 O O-rings (bands) 46 P pairing 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 recording history 8 registration 44 replacement parts 45 Index resetting Edge 50 S safety information 1 satellite signals 42 acquiring 7 saving your data 8 sensors, pairing...
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Index T technical specifications 45 time data fields 38 zones and formats 40 time 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 vertical speed 39 Virtual Partner 14, 16 W weather cap 2, 9 wheel sizes 41, 48 Z zones heart rate 20-22 power 28 54 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
Index T technical specifications 45 time data fields 38 zones and formats 40 time 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 vertical speed 39 Virtual Partner 14, 16 W weather cap 2, 9 wheel sizes 41, 48 Z zones heart rate 20-22 power 28 54 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
Quick Start Manual
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... receiving signals. Icons Battery charge level GPS is active. Edge 500 Quick Start Manual Heart rate monitor is active. Speed and cadence sensor is active. Turning on the Edge Press and hold POWER to www.garmin.com/intosports. For setup information, see page 7. GPS is turned off. Configuring the Edge The first time you are prompted to configure system settings 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...
... receiving signals. Icons Battery charge level GPS is active. Edge 500 Quick Start Manual Heart rate monitor is active. Speed and cadence sensor is active. Turning on the Edge Press and hold POWER to www.garmin.com/intosports. For setup information, see page 7. GPS is turned off. Configuring the Edge The first time you are prompted to configure system settings 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...
