Important Safety and Product Information (Multilingual)
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...may apply. Using another battery presents a risk of fire or explosion. To prevent damage, remove the unit from using an external battery charger, only use the Garmin accessory approved for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: 32° to 77°...Garmin Web site. To purchase a replacement battery, see your local waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of the unit/battery. Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit...
...may apply. Using another battery presents a risk of fire or explosion. To prevent damage, remove the unit from using an external battery charger, only use the Garmin accessory approved for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: 32° to 77°...Garmin Web site. To purchase a replacement battery, see your local waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of the unit/battery. Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit...
Important Safety and Product Information (Multilingual)
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... obstruct the driver's view of the FCC Rules. Category II radiocommunication devices comply with part 15 of the road. Always mount your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of Conformity, see www.erecycle.org. This equipment has...with state and local laws and ordinances. For more information on the applicability to operate this product is on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any state or local law or ordinance relating to the use ...
... obstruct the driver's view of the FCC Rules. Category II radiocommunication devices comply with part 15 of the road. Always mount your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of Conformity, see www.erecycle.org. This equipment has...with state and local laws and ordinances. For more information on the applicability to operate this product is on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any state or local law or ordinance relating to the use ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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
... 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
Owner's Manual
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...using it does not interfere with safe operation of your bike. Edge 500 Owner's Manual To connect the Edge to mount the Edge where it . Charge the Edge for up the weather cap from the mini-USB port. 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. You can run for at least three hours before it must be recharged. Plug the small end of the Edge is oriented toward the sky. ...
...using it does not interfere with safe operation of your bike. Edge 500 Owner's Manual To connect the Edge to mount the Edge where it . Charge the Edge for up the weather cap from the mini-USB port. 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. You can run for at least three hours before it must be recharged. Plug the small end of the Edge is oriented toward the sky. ...
Owner's Manual
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... monitor is active. Icons Battery charge level GPS is on the Edge. Speed and cadence sensor is active. Power meter is turned off. Getting Started Turning on the Edge Press and hold POWER to turn on the Edge, you turn on and receiving signals. Configuring the Edge The first time you are prompted to configure... 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. GPS is active. Edge 500 Owner's Manual
... monitor is active. Icons Battery charge level GPS is on the Edge. Speed and cadence sensor is active. Power meter is turned off. Getting Started Turning on the Edge Press and hold POWER to turn on the Edge, you turn on and receiving signals. Configuring the Edge The first time you are prompted to configure... 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. GPS is active. Edge 500 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... need to acquire signals. 1. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Make sure that the front of the Edge is oriented toward the sky. 3. Wait while the Edge searches for satellites. Note: To turn off the GPS receiver and use an ANT+ ... sensor instructions, see page 23. • For third-party ANT+ sensors, see page 42. To use the Edge indoors, see page 28, refer to the manufacturer's instructions, and go to an open area. 2. Acquiring Satellite ... sensors, you can skip this step. Go outdoors to www.garmin.com/intosports. Do not begin moving until the locating satellite page disappears.
... need to acquire signals. 1. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Make sure that the front of the Edge is oriented toward the sky. 3. Wait while the Edge searches for satellites. Note: To turn off the GPS receiver and use an ANT+ ... sensor instructions, see page 23. • For third-party ANT+ sensors, see page 42. To use the Edge indoors, see page 28, refer to the manufacturer's instructions, and go to an open area. 2. Acquiring Satellite ... sensors, you can skip this step. Go outdoors to www.garmin.com/intosports. Do not begin moving until the locating satellite page disappears.
Owner's Manual
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...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. Note.... 3. Go for example, a long climb or training sprints). 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Training with Your Edge Using Auto Lap by Position You can use the By Position option to trigger laps at any location during the ride ... And Lap to trigger the lap counter at a specific GPS location marked before the ride and at all of the lap positions saved in the course. 12 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
...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. Note.... 3. Go for example, a long climb or training sprints). 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Training with Your Edge Using Auto Lap by Position You can use the By Position option to trigger laps at any location during the ride ... And Lap to trigger the lap counter at a specific GPS location marked before the ride and at all of the lap positions saved in the course. 12 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... Course Points You must have history with GPS track data saved to the Edge. 1. Select Training > Courses > New. 3. Use and to select a previous ride on your new course that appears in the top field (for example, 18mi_Ridgeview). 14 Edge 500 Owner's Manual You can create a course,... you will race against a Virtual Partner® trying to complete the course in 30 minutes, you must use Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center (page 8) to create courses. Press and ...
... Course Points You must have history with GPS track data saved to the Edge. 1. Select Training > Courses > New. 3. Use and to select a previous ride on your new course that appears in the top field (for example, 18mi_Ridgeview). 14 Edge 500 Owner's Manual You can create a course,... you will race against a Virtual Partner® trying to complete the course in 30 minutes, you must use Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center (page 8) to create courses. Press and ...
Owner's Manual
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...or "spinning" measured by the number of revolutions of the GSC 10. 3. The default setting is available if you are not pedaling. 26 Edge 500 Owner's Manual Go for Cadence Data The non-zero data-averaging setting is to the main menu. Cadence is always recorded. There are training ...Select Yes > Rescan. 6. For information about cadence alerts, see page 10. If there is no GSC 10 paired, GPS data is paired, a message appears and the cadence icon appears on the Edge. 2. Non-Zero Averaging for a ride. When the GSC 10 is used to calculate the speed and distance. ANT+...
...or "spinning" measured by the number of revolutions of the GSC 10. 3. The default setting is available if you are not pedaling. 26 Edge 500 Owner's Manual Go for Cadence Data The non-zero data-averaging setting is to the main menu. Cadence is always recorded. There are training ...Select Yes > Rescan. 6. For information about cadence alerts, see page 10. If there is no GSC 10 paired, GPS data is paired, a message appears and the cadence icon appears on the Edge. 2. Non-Zero Averaging for a ride. When the GSC 10 is used to calculate the speed and distance. ANT+...
Owner's Manual
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... the following settings and Edge features: • Data fields (page 36) • System settings (page 39) • User profiles (page 40) • Bike profiles (page 41) • GPS settings (page 42) Customizing Your Data Fields You can set the number of the pages. 4. Select Settings > Bike Settings > Data Fields. 3. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 35...
... the following settings and Edge features: • Data fields (page 36) • System settings (page 39) • User profiles (page 40) • Bike profiles (page 41) • GPS settings (page 42) Customizing Your Data Fields You can set the number of the pages. 4. Select Settings > Bike Settings > Data Fields. 3. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 35...
Owner's Manual
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...ride. 36 Edge 500 Owner's Manual Amount of maximum heart rate. Distance traveled on the current ride. Distance traveled in beats per minute. For example, if for every 10 feet you climb (elevation) you are traveling. Current direction you travel 200 feet (distance), your GPS location is 5%....accurate to within +/- 12 feet. Average heart rate for the current lap. Data fields with the * symbol display statute or metric units. Heart rate in the current lap. Data Field GPS Accuracy * Grade Heading Heart Rate ** HR - %HRR ** HR - %Max. ** HR - Percentage of rise over run....
...ride. 36 Edge 500 Owner's Manual Amount of maximum heart rate. Distance traveled on the current ride. Distance traveled in beats per minute. For example, if for every 10 feet you climb (elevation) you are traveling. Current direction you travel 200 feet (distance), your GPS location is 5%....accurate to within +/- 12 feet. Average heart rate for the current lap. Data fields with the * symbol display statute or metric units. Heart rate in the current lap. Data Field GPS Accuracy * Grade Heading Heart Rate ** HR - %HRR ** HR - %Max. ** HR - Percentage of rise over run....
Owner's Manual
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... Enter the bike weight and the odometer value. 5. Settings Switching Bikes After you customize your bike profiles on the Edge, select your ride data. 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 41 Press and hold MENU. 2. Select Settings > Bike Settings > [Active Bike Name] > Bike...Enter a name for the bike profile. 4. 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. Select Settings > Bike Settings > [Bike 1] > Bike Details. 3. Press and hold...
... Enter the bike weight and the odometer value. 5. Settings Switching Bikes After you customize your bike profiles on the Edge, select your ride data. 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 41 Press and hold MENU. 2. Select Settings > Bike Settings > [Active Bike Name] > Bike...Enter a name for the bike profile. 4. 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. Select Settings > Bike Settings > [Bike 1] > Bike Details. 3. Press and hold...
Owner's Manual
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... change the amount of the satellite appears below each bar). GPS Settings GPS settings include the following: • Turning satellites off , speed and distance data are not available unless you turn on the Edge, it will search for satellite signals again. Select Off. To...satellite page, GPS accuracy appears at the top of the page. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current GPS satellite information. Settings 3. Select GPS > GPS Status. 3. The next time you have an optional sensor that sends speed and distance data to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. 42 Edge 500 Owner's Manual...
... change the amount of the satellite appears below each bar). GPS Settings GPS settings include the following: • Turning satellites off , speed and distance data are not available unless you turn on the Edge, it will search for satellite signals again. Select Off. To...satellite page, GPS accuracy appears at the top of the page. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current GPS satellite information. Settings 3. Select GPS > GPS Status. 3. The next time you have an optional sensor that sends speed and distance data to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. 42 Edge 500 Owner's Manual...
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.... 2. Enter a descriptive name. 4. Enter the known elevation. 5. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 43 Select Save. The next time you want to delete. 4. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select the elevation point you start the timer, the Edge automatically searches for elevation points within 30 m of your Edge. 1. Select GPS > Elevation Points. 3. Deleting Elevation Points If you do...
.... 2. Enter a descriptive name. 4. Enter the known elevation. 5. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 43 Select Save. The next time you want to delete. 4. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select the elevation point you start the timer, the Edge automatically searches for elevation points within 30 m of your Edge. 1. Select GPS > Elevation Points. 3. Deleting Elevation Points If you do...
Owner's Manual
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Go to 50°C) Radio frequency/ protocol 2.4 GHz/Dynastream ANT+ wireless communications protocol GPS receiver High-sensitivity integrated GPS receiver Altimeter Internal barometric altimeter Bike Mount Specifications Physical size 1.5 × 1.5 × 0.36 in. (W × H × D) (37.8 ... bands only. 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 http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. 46 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
Go to 50°C) Radio frequency/ protocol 2.4 GHz/Dynastream ANT+ wireless communications protocol GPS receiver High-sensitivity integrated GPS receiver Altimeter Internal barometric altimeter Bike Mount Specifications Physical size 1.5 × 1.5 × 0.36 in. (W × H × D) (37.8 ... bands only. 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 http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. 46 Edge 500 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...profile 41 buttons 6 C cadence alerts 11 data fields 36 training 26 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 ... 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
...profile 41 buttons 6 C cadence alerts 11 data fields 36 training 26 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 ... 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
Quick Start Manual
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... port under the weather cap 3. Select a suitable and secure location to your bike. Edge 500 Quick Start Manual To connect the Edge to mount the Edge where it does not interfere with safe operation of your computer using it. Charge the Edge for up the weather cap from the mini-USB port. Charging the...or the handlebars. 1. You can run for at least three hours before charging or connecting 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 AC charger into a standard wall outlet. 2.
... port under the weather cap 3. Select a suitable and secure location to your bike. Edge 500 Quick Start Manual To connect the Edge to mount the Edge where it does not interfere with safe operation of your computer using it. Charge the Edge for up the weather cap from the mini-USB port. Charging the...or the handlebars. 1. You can run for at least three hours before charging or connecting 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 AC charger into a standard wall outlet. 2.
Quick Start Manual
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...default selection. • Press ENTER to www.garmin.com/intosports. Note: For third-party sensors, refer to the manufacturer's instructions, and go to make a selection. • Activate and pair the ANT+™ sensors during configuration, if your Edge included a heart rate monitor and a GSC 10...: ◦ Select Yes for the speed and cadence sensor question. Icons Battery charge level GPS is active. Edge 500 Quick Start Manual Power meter is on the Edge. For setup information, see page 6. ◦ Select Yes for the heart rate monitor question. Speed and...
...default selection. • Press ENTER to www.garmin.com/intosports. Note: For third-party sensors, refer to the manufacturer's instructions, and go to make a selection. • Activate and pair the ANT+™ sensors during configuration, if your Edge included a heart rate monitor and a GSC 10...: ◦ Select Yes for the speed and cadence sensor question. Icons Battery charge level GPS is active. Edge 500 Quick Start Manual Power meter is on the Edge. For setup information, see page 6. ◦ Select Yes for the heart rate monitor question. Speed and...