Garmin Edge 500 Support Question
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Question posted by Steczervp on May 21st, 2014
How Often Does Edge 500 Auto Calibrate Wheel Size
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
owner's manual
EDGE® 500
GPS-ENABLED CYCLING COMPUTER
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... 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...
Troubleshooting 29
History 31 Viewing History 31 Viewing Distance and Time
Totals 32
Edge 500 Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual - Page 4
...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
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Edge 500 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... following tasks:
1. About the Battery
warning This product contains a lithium-ion battery. NOTE: The Edge will not charge when outside the temperature range of 32°F to 122°F (0°C to your computer (page 9). Edge 500 Owner's Manual
When using the AC charger or the USB cable included in the product box...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... a computer. 1.
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. Charge the Edge for up the weather cap from...to your computer using it does not interfere with safe operation of your bike.
Edge 500 Owner's Manual
A fully charged battery can install the bike mount on the stem (shown on page 3)...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... on the back of the bike mount so it locks into place. Edge 500 Owner's Manual
Place the rubber disk on the Bike Stem
Releasing the Edge 1. Turn the Edge clockwise to unlock
the device. 2. Align the tabs on the bike stem.
4.... the bike mount securely using the two bands. Press down slightly and turn the Edge clockwise until it stays in place.
3. Place the bike mount on the back of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
Configuring the Edge The first time you are prompted to configure system settings and user profile settings.
• ... monitor is turned off.
GPS is active. Power meter is on and receiving signals. Getting Started
Turning on the Edge
Press and hold POWER to turn on the Edge, you turn on the Edge. Icons
Battery charge level
GPS is active.
Edge 500 Owner's Manual
Speed and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... 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
Owner's Manual - Page 15
Go for a ride. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 11
Each time you exceed or drop below the specified heart rate, cadence or power amount, the Edge beeps and displays a message.
This feature... hold MENU.
2. Customize optional lap data fields (see page 39. Training with Your Edge
Using Auto Lap by Distance
You can use Auto Lap® to enter a value.
4. • Select Cadence Alert to set the...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... 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.
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Owner's Manual - Page 17
..., Medium, or Fast.
4. The training data pages scroll automatically.
Select Settings > Bike Settings > Auto Pause.
3.
Elapsed data field.
5. Training with your speed drops below a specified value.
Edge 500 Owner's Manual 13
This feature is not saved with Your Edge
Using Auto Pause
You can press PAGE to RESET), select the Time - Select an option:
•...
Owner's Manual - Page 32
... on or off, press and hold MENU.
2. Before you are training with the Edge, go to the manufacturer's instructions. Select Settings > Bike Settings > [Bike 1] > ANT+ Power > Calibrate.
3. Press and hold MENU, and select Settings > Bike Settings > Data Avg.
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Edge 500 Owner's Manual The default setting is available if you can set seven custom...
Owner's Manual - Page 44
...40).
40
Changing the Auto Power Down Setting This feature automatically turns the Edge off after 15 minutes...To change the time format to calculate accurate ride data.
1. Edge 500 Owner's Manual Follow the on-screen instructions. Select On or ...an option:
• Select System Setup to modify language, position format, unit format, and time format.
• Select Initial Setup to
update gender...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
...Edge, select your Edge has acquired satellites and is a reminder to enter your ride data.
1. It is moving. Press and hold MENU.
2. In the Wheel Size field, select an option:
• Select Auto to calculate your wheel size using GPS...can record your wheel size. Enter the bike weight and the odometer value.
5. For a table of wheel sizes and circumferences, see page 48. Edge 500 Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual - Page 49
... parts. information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Specifications
Appendix
Edge Specifications
Physical size (W × H × D)
1.9 × 2.7 × 0.85 in. (48.3 × 68.6 × 21.6 mm)
Weight
2.0 oz. (56.7 g)
Display (W × H)
1.25 × 1.5 in , lithium-ion battery
Battery life
18 hours, typical usage
Edge 500 Owner's Manual 45
by phone at least 180 hours of...
Owner's Manual - Page 50
...or contact your Garmin dealer.
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• 1.7 × 1.9 × 0.9 in . 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 ×...
Owner's Manual - Page 51
...to keep the heart rate monitor near your body temperature.
range
(3 m)
Edge 500 Owner's Manual 47 range
(3 m)
Battery
User-replaceable CR2032 (3 volts)... cm)
Weight
1.6 oz. (44 g)
Water resistance
32.9 ft. (10 m)
Transmission Approximately 9.8 ft. Heart Rate Monitor Specifications
Physical size (W × H × D)
13.7 × 1.3 × 0.4 in . (5.1 (W × H × D) ...
Owner's Manual - Page 52
...
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Appendix
GSC 10 Specifications
Battery
User-replaceable CR2032 (3 volts) Perchlorate Material - Battery life
Approximately 1.4 years (1 hour per day)
Operating temperature
From 5°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...
Owner's Manual - Page 56
...-30
troubleshooting 29 Auto Lap 11, 12 Auto Pause 13 Auto Scroll 13
B backlight 39, 45 bands 3, 46, 51 battery 50
charging 1 conserving 39 bike mount 2, 46 bike 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 58
... 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
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