Garmin Edge 500 Support Question
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Question posted by pachaka on September 12th, 2014
What Yo Set Activity Class On Garmin Edge 500
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Important Safety and Product Information (Multilingual) - Page 5
...as the proof of the package. Limited Warranty
This Garmin product is warranted to be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.
This...number. Such repairs or replacement will , at its sole discretion. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price ...
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
...important information. Install the Edge (page 2).
3. Save your computer (page 9). Transfer history to 50°C).
Edge 500 Owner's Manual
Turn on the Edge (page 4).
4.
Getting... program. Charge the Edge (page 2).
2. Go for product warnings and other important information. Get Garmin Connect™ or Garmin Training Center® software (page 8).
9.
Set up optional ANT+™...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... and hold POWER to answer the activity class question.
Speed and cadence sensor is turned off. GPS is active.
Heart rate monitor is active.
Edge 500 Owner's Manual Power meter is active. Icons
Battery charge level
GPS is on the Edge. Configuring the Edge The first time you are prompted to configure system settings and user profile settings.
• Follow the on-screen...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
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 ... 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 10
... or return to select menus and settings. Press or to the previous menu. Press PAGE to turn the device on and off. Getting Started
Buttons Each Edge button has multiple functions. Button POWER/ LIGHT
BACK
Description
Press and hold or to start and stop the timer.
Edge 500 Owner's Manual
START/ STOP
LAP/RESET...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
..., and go to www.garmin.com/intosports.
Go outdoors to acquire signals.
1. Make sure that the front of the Edge is oriented toward the sky...: If you do not need to set up ANT+ sensors, you must install it and pair it with the Edge.
• For heart rate monitor instructions...GPS receiver and use an ANT+ sensor during your ride, you can skip this step. Edge 500 Owner's Manual
Wait while the...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
... Partner® trying to match or exceed previously set goals.
Garmin recommends that appears in the list.
4.
Select Training > Courses > New.
3. Select the course from the list.
5. You can follow the course trying to complete the course in the top field (for example, 18mi_Ridgeview).
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Edge 500 Owner's Manual Enter a descriptive course name in...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
... each time it is compatible with your Garmin device only receives data from other sensors.
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Edge 500 Owner's Manual This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin device and only takes a few seconds when the sensors are activated and functioning correctly.
• When paired, your Garmin device.
• Before you pair the ANT...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...). 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 (page 9).
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Edge 500 Owner's Manual Press and hold MENU.
2. Go for 5 to tighten the strap on the main menu...
Owner's Manual - Page 32
... Garmin Training Center. Select Settings > Bike Settings > [Bike 1] > Power Zones. ANT+ Sensors
Third-Party ANT+ Sensors
For a list of third-party ANT+ sensors that occur when you are not pedaling.
Press and hold MENU.
2. To turn the non-zero averaging on or off, press and hold MENU, and select Settings > Bike Settings > Data Avg.
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Edge 500...
Owner's Manual - Page 35
... History
1.
Select History > Activities.
3. note: History is not recorded while the timer is full, an error message appears. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 31 Press and hold MENU. 2. The Edge can also include heart rate, cadence, and power. Edge history can save at least 180 hours of your history (page 9) to Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center periodically...
Owner's Manual - Page 44
... 40).
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Changing the Auto Power Down Setting This feature automatically turns the Edge off after 15 minutes of the settings you turn on -screen instructions. Select On or Off. Press and hold MENU. 2. note: For information about yourself to
update gender, age, weight, height, and activity class settings. 3. Press and hold MENU. 2. Press and hold...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
Select Settings > Bike Settings > [Active Bike Name] > Bike Details.
3. Select Settings > Bike Settings > Start Notice. Enter a name for the bike profile.
4. Settings
Switching Bikes
After you customize your bike profiles on the Edge, select your Edge has acquired satellites and is a reminder to enter your ride data.
1. It is moving. Edge 500 Owner's Manual 41 Updating Your Bike ...
Owner's Manual - Page 46
... the satellite page, press and hold MENU. 2. In the Mode field, select an option: • Select Off. • Select Once. • Select Repeat to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
42
Edge 500 Owner's Manual Select Off. Settings
3. On the satellite page, GPS accuracy appears at the top of the page.
Owner's Manual - Page 48
... your unit ID, press and hold MENU, and select Settings > About Edge.
44
Updating the Software
1. Appendix
Appendix
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you have any questions about this product:
• In the USA, go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a
photocopy, in -country support
Edge 500 Owner...
Owner's Manual - Page 49
...information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
NOTE: Alerts and messages also activate the backlight.
• Change the backlight settings (page 39)
... life
18 hours, typical usage
Edge 500 Owner's Manual 45 Using the Backlight
• Press LIGHT to turn on the backlight.
• Press any button to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories...
Owner's Manual - Page 56
Index
Index
A accessories 45 acquiring satellite signals 7,
50 activity classes 5 alerts 10 ANT+ sensors 7, 18-30
troubleshooting 29 Auto ...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 - Page 3
Charge the Edge (page 2).
2.
Acquire satellites (page 6).
5. Get Garmin Connect™ or Garmin Training Center® software (page 10).
9. The Edge is powered by a built-in the product box. Edge 500 Quick Start Manual
When using the AC charger or the USB cable included in , lithium-ion battery that you begin or modify any exercise program. Set up...
Quick Start Manual - Page 6
... and cadence sensor question.
For setup information, see page 7.
Note: For third-party sensors, refer to the manufacturer's instructions, and go to turn on the Edge, you turn on the Edge. GPS is active.
Edge 500 Quick Start Manual Power meter is turned off.
Turning on the Edge
Press and hold POWER to www.garmin.com/intosports.
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