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... well to ensure safe navigating: Note: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your product contains or accepts street map products. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all navigation conditions. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its ...result in death or serious injury. • Always consult your physician before using a heart rate monitor. • The unit, heart rate monitor, and other Garmin accessories are for reference only and no responsibility is provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. See www...
... well to ensure safe navigating: Note: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your product contains or accepts street map products. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all navigation conditions. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its ...result in death or serious injury. • Always consult your physician before using a heart rate monitor. • The unit, heart rate monitor, and other Garmin accessories are for reference only and no responsibility is provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. See www...
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...and other electronic storage medium to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Garmin®, Garmin Training Center®, Auto Pause®, Auto Lap®, Virtual Partner®, Edge®, are trademarks of this and other countries. or its products ...notify any purpose without obligation to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in this manual may not be viewed and to make changes in the United States and/or other Garmin products. A Printed in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning...
...and other electronic storage medium to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Garmin®, Garmin Training Center®, Auto Pause®, Auto Lap®, Virtual Partner®, Edge®, are trademarks of this and other countries. or its products ...notify any purpose without obligation to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in this manual may not be viewed and to make changes in the United States and/or other Garmin products. A Printed in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning...
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... 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 ...Sensor Troubleshooting 29 History 31 Viewing History 31 Viewing Distance and Time Totals 32 Edge 500 Owner's Manual iii
... 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 ...Sensor Troubleshooting 29 History 31 Viewing History 31 Viewing Distance and Time Totals 32 Edge 500 Owner's Manual iii
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... 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's Manual
... 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's Manual
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... Save your computer (page 9). Get Garmin Connect™ or Garmin Training Center® software (page 8). 9. Getting Started warning Always consult your physician before you can recharge using your Edge® the first time, complete the following tasks: 1. Charge the Edge (page 2). 2. Go for product ...temperature range of 32°F to 122°F (0°C to your ride (page 8). Transfer history to 50°C). Edge 500 Owner's Manual About the Battery warning This product contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information...
... Save your computer (page 9). Get Garmin Connect™ or Garmin Training Center® software (page 8). 9. Getting Started warning Always consult your physician before you can recharge using your Edge® the first time, complete the following tasks: 1. Charge the Edge (page 2). 2. Go for product ...temperature range of 32°F to 122°F (0°C to your ride (page 8). Transfer history to 50°C). Edge 500 Owner's Manual About the Battery warning This product contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information...
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Pull up to 18 hours before charging or connecting to your bike. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Installing the Edge For the best GPS reception, position the bike mount so the front of the AC charger into a standard wall outlet. 2. Getting Started Charging the Edge notice To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the weather cap...
Pull up to 18 hours before charging or connecting to your bike. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Installing the Edge For the best GPS reception, position the bike mount so the front of the AC charger into a standard wall outlet. 2. Getting Started Charging the Edge notice To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the weather cap...
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... to unlock the device. 2. Bands around the bike stem Edge Mounted on the back of the bike mount so it locks into place. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Rubber disk Bike mount notches Getting Started 5. Attach the bike mount securely using the two bands. The rubber tabs align with the ...bike mount notches. 6. Align the tabs on the bike stem. 4. Lift the Edge off the mount. Place the ...
... to unlock the device. 2. Bands around the bike stem Edge Mounted on the back of the bike mount so it locks into place. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Rubber disk Bike mount notches Getting Started 5. Attach the bike mount securely using the two bands. The rubber tabs align with the ...bike mount notches. 6. Align the tabs on the bike stem. 4. Lift the Edge off the mount. Place the ...
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Heart rate monitor is turned off. Getting Started Turning on the Edge Press and hold POWER to 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.... ENTER to make a selection. • Use the table on page 5 to answer the activity class question. Configuring the Edge The first time you turn on and receiving signals. GPS is active. Speed and cadence sensor is on the Edge. Icons Battery charge level GPS is active. Power meter is active. Edge 500 Owner's Manual
Heart rate monitor is turned off. Getting Started Turning on the Edge Press and hold POWER to 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.... ENTER to make a selection. • Use the table on page 5 to answer the activity class question. Configuring the Edge The first time you turn on and receiving signals. GPS is active. Speed and cadence sensor is on the Edge. Icons Battery charge level GPS is active. Power meter is active. Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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Activity Classes Training Description 0 No exercise 1 Occasional, light 2 exercise 3 4 Regular exercise and 5 training 6 7 8 Daily training 9 10 Training Frequency Once every two weeks Once a week 2 to 3 times per week 3 to 5 times per week Almost daily Daily Getting Started Training Time Per Week Less than 15 minutes 15 to 30 minutes Approximately 30 minutes Approximately 45 minutes 45 minutes to 1 hour 1 to 3 hours 3 to 7 hours 7 to 11 hours 11 to 15 hours More than 15 hours Edge 500 Owner's Manual
Activity Classes Training Description 0 No exercise 1 Occasional, light 2 exercise 3 4 Regular exercise and 5 training 6 7 8 Daily training 9 10 Training Frequency Once every two weeks Once a week 2 to 3 times per week 3 to 5 times per week Almost daily Daily Getting Started Training Time Per Week Less than 15 minutes 15 to 30 minutes Approximately 30 minutes Approximately 45 minutes 45 minutes to 1 hour 1 to 3 hours 3 to 7 hours 7 to 11 hours 11 to 15 hours More than 15 hours Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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... acknowledge messages. Press or to the previous menu. Button POWER/ LIGHT BACK Description Press and hold RESET to turn the device on and off. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Press BACK to cancel or return to select menus and settings. Press and hold MENU to scroll quickly through training data pages. Press and hold...
... acknowledge messages. Press or to the previous menu. Button POWER/ LIGHT BACK Description Press and hold RESET to turn the device on and off. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Press BACK to cancel or return to select menus and settings. Press and hold MENU to scroll quickly through training data pages. Press and hold...
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...+ Sensors note: If you do not need to www.garmin.com/intosports. Wait while the Edge searches for satellites. Note: To turn off the GPS receiver and use an ANT+ sensor during your ride, you can skip this step. Go outdoors to acquire signals. 1. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to...
...+ Sensors note: If you do not need to www.garmin.com/intosports. Wait while the Edge searches for satellites. Note: To turn off the GPS receiver and use an ANT+ sensor during your ride, you can skip this step. Go outdoors to acquire signals. 1. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to...
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... page. 2. Using Free Software Garmin provides two software options for a Ride Before you can record history, you must acquire satellite signals (page 7). 1. Saving Your Ride Data Press and hold MENU to install the software. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Getting Started Going for storing and... analyzing your ride data: • Garmin Connect is Web-based software. • Garmin Training Center is running. 3.
... page. 2. Using Free Software Garmin provides two software options for a Ride Before you can record history, you must acquire satellite signals (page 7). 1. Saving Your Ride Data Press and hold MENU to install the software. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Getting Started Going for storing and... analyzing your ride data: • Garmin Connect is Web-based software. • Garmin Training Center is running. 3.
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Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port. Follow the instructions included with the software. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port. Connect the USB cable to Your Computer 1. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Open Garmin Connect (http://connect.garmin.com), or open Garmin Training Center. 5. Getting Started 4. Transferring History to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Mini-USB port under weather cap 3.
Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port. Follow the instructions included with the software. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port. Connect the USB cable to Your Computer 1. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Open Garmin Connect (http://connect.garmin.com), or open Garmin Training Center. 5. Getting Started 4. Transferring History to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Mini-USB port under weather cap 3.
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... more information about heart rate zones and settings, see page 39. Select Time Alert, Distance Alert, or Calorie Alert. 4. Turn on , see page 20. 10 Edge 500 Owner's Manual Select Training > Alerts. 3. Select an option: • Select HR Alert to train toward specific time, distance, calorie, heart rate, cadence, and power goals. Press...
... more information about heart rate zones and settings, see page 39. Select Time Alert, Distance Alert, or Calorie Alert. 4. Turn on , see page 20. 10 Edge 500 Owner's Manual Select Training > Alerts. 3. Select an option: • Select HR Alert to train toward specific time, distance, calorie, heart rate, cadence, and power goals. Press...
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...® to enter a value. 4. In the Auto Lap Trigger field, select By Distance to automatically mark the lap at a specific distance. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 11 Note: To make sure that the Edge message tones are turned on, see page 35). 5. Select Settings > Bike Settings > Auto Lap. 3. Go for example, every 10 miles or...
...® to enter a value. 4. In the Auto Lap Trigger field, select By Distance to automatically mark the lap at a specific distance. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 11 Note: To make sure that the Edge message tones are turned on, see page 35). 5. Select Settings > Bike Settings > Auto Lap. 3. Go for example, every 10 miles or...
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...comparing your performance over different parts of the lap positions saved in the course. 12 Edge 500 Owner's Manual Press and hold MENU. 2. In the Auto Lap Trigger field, select By Position to... 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. 4. Go for... 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 all of a ride (for example, a long climb or training sprints...
...comparing your performance over different parts of the lap positions saved in the course. 12 Edge 500 Owner's Manual Press and hold MENU. 2. In the Auto Lap Trigger field, select By Position to... 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. 4. Go for... 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 all of a ride (for example, a long climb or training sprints...
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Note: The paused time is not saved with Your Edge Using Auto Pause You can press PAGE to automatically cycle through all of the training data pages while the timer is helpful if your ride .... 3. Select Settings > Bike Settings > Auto Scroll. 3. This feature is running. 1. Customize optional time data fields (see page 35). The training data pages scroll automatically. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 13 Press and hold MENU. 2. Press and hold MENU. 2. Go for a ride. To view the entire time (from pressing START to slow down or stop...
Note: The paused time is not saved with Your Edge Using Auto Pause You can press PAGE to automatically cycle through all of the training data pages while the timer is helpful if your ride .... 3. Select Settings > Bike Settings > Auto Scroll. 3. This feature is running. 1. Customize optional time data fields (see page 35). The training data pages scroll automatically. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 13 Press and hold MENU. 2. Press and hold MENU. 2. Go for a ride. To view the entire time (from pressing START to slow down or stop...
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...have history with GPS track data saved to the Edge. 1. Select Edit Course to rename the course. 6. The Edge assigns a default name to your course that you will race against a Virtual Partner® trying to complete the course in the list. 4. Garmin recommends that appears...course name in the top field (for example, 18mi_Ridgeview). 14 Edge 500 Owner's Manual Creating Courses with Your Edge Before you to train using a previously recorded activity. Select Training > Courses > New. 3. Training with Your Edge Courses Courses allow you can follow the course trying to match or...
...have history with GPS track data saved to the Edge. 1. Select Edit Course to rename the course. 6. The Edge assigns a default name to your course that you will race against a Virtual Partner® trying to complete the course in the list. 4. Garmin recommends that appears...course name in the top field (for example, 18mi_Ridgeview). 14 Edge 500 Owner's Manual Creating Courses with Your Edge Before you to train using a previously recorded activity. Select Training > Courses > New. 3. Training with Your Edge Courses Courses allow you can follow the course trying to match or...
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Starting a Course 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select 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 view the data pages: Edge 500 Owner's Manual 15 Press START. The "Course Complete" message appears when you are not on the course. Select the course from the list. 4. History is recorded even if you finish. Training with Your Edge 6. Press PAGE to the course list. 5. Select Training > Courses. 3.
Starting a Course 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select 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 view the data pages: Edge 500 Owner's Manual 15 Press START. The "Course Complete" message appears when you are not on the course. Select the course from the list. 4. History is recorded even if you finish. Training with Your Edge 6. Press PAGE to the course list. 5. Select Training > Courses. 3.