Garmin EDGE 500 Instruction manual

EDGE®500
GPS-ENABLED CYCLING COMPUTER

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Part
Number
190-01071-0
I
Rev.
C
Printed
in
Taiwan

Getting Started
Always consult your physician before
you begin or modify any exercise
program. See the Important Safety
and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and
other important information.
When using your Edge® the first time,
complete the following tasks:
1.
Charge the Edge (page 2).
2.
Install the Edge (page 2).
3.
Turn on the Edge (page 4 ).
4.
Acquire satellites (page 6).
5. Set up the optional heart rate
monitor (page 6) and the optional
GSC™ 10 (page 7).
6.
Go for a ride (page 1 0).
7. Save your ride (page 1 0).
8.
Get Garmin Connect™ (page 1 0).
9. Transfer history to your computer
(page 11 ).
About the Battery
This product contains a lithium-ion
battery. See the Important Safety and
Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and
other important information.
The Edge is powered by a built-in,
lithium-ion battery that you can
recharge using the AC charger or the
USB cable included in the product box.
NOTE: The Edge will not charge when
outside the temperature range of
32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C).

Charging
the
Edge
NOTICE
To
prevent
corrosion,
thoroughly
dry
the
mini-USB
port,
the
weather
cap
,
and
the
surrounding
area
before
charging
or
connecting
to
a
computer.
I.
Plug
the
AC
charger
into
a
standard
wall
outlet.
2.
Pull
up
the
weather
cap
from
the
mini-USB
port.
2
Mini-USB
port
under
the
weather
cap
3.
Plug
the
small
end
of
the
AC
charger
into
the
mini-USB
port.
To
connect
the
Edge
to
your
computer
using
the
USB
cable
,
see
page
11.
4.
Charge
the
Edge
for
at
least
three
hours
before
you
begin
using
it.
A
fully
charged
battery
can
run
for
up
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
Edge
is
oriented
toward
the
sky.
You
can
install
the
bike
mount
on
the
stem
(shown
on
page
3)
or
the
handlebars.
1.
Select
a
suitable
and
secure
location
to
mount
the
Edge
where
it
does
not
interfere
with
safe
operation
of
your
bike.
Edge
500
Quick
Start
Manual

2.
Place
the
rubber
disk
on
the
back
of
the
bike
mount.
The
rubber
tabs
align
with
the
back
of
the
bike
mount
so
it
stays
in
place
.
3.
Place
the
bike
mount
on
the
bike
stem.
4.
Attach
the
bike
mount
securely
using
the
two
bands.
Rubber
disk
Bike
mount
notches
Ba
around
the
bike
stem
Edge
500
Quick
Start
Manual
5.
Align
the
tabs
on
the
back
of
the
Edge
with
the
bike
mount
notches.
6.
Press
down
slightly
and
tum
the
Edge
clockwise
until
it
locks
into
place.
Edge Mounted on the
Bike Stem
Releasing
the
Edge
1.
Tum
the
Edge
clockwise
to
unlock
the
device.
2.
Lift
the
Edge
off
the
mount.
3

Turning
on
the
Edge
Press
and
hold
POWER
to
tum
on
the
Edge.
Configuring
the
Edge
The
first
time
you
tum
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
T
and
.A.
to
view
choices
and
change
the
default
selection.
•
Press
ENTER
to
make
a
selection.
•
Activate
and
pair
the
ANT
+™
sensors
during
configuration,
if
your
Edge
included
a
heart
rate
monitor
and
a
GSC
10:
4
a
Select
Yes
for
the
heart
rate
monitor
question.
For
setup
information,
see
page
6.
o
Select
Yes
for
the
speed
and
cadence
sensor
question.
For
setup
information,
see
page
7.
NOTE:
For
third-party
sensors,
refer
to
the
manufacturer's
instructions,
and
go
to
www.garmin.com/intosports.
Icons
4
'37~~
I
Battery
charge
level
v~
GPS
is
on
and
receiving
signals.
-o
GPS
is
turned
off.
(-:)
Heart
rate
monitor
is
active.
...
Speed
and
cadence
sensor
is
active.
(j)
Power
meter
is
active.

Buttons
Each Edge button has multipl e
functions .
Button Description
POWER/ Press and hold POWER
LIGHT to turn the device on
and off.
Press LIGHT to activate
the backlight. Press any
button to extend the
backlight for 15 seconds.
BACK
Press BACK to cancel
or return to the previous
menu .
Edge 500 Quick Start Manual
START/
Press START/STOP to
STOP
start and stop the timer .
.....
Press T or £ to select
menus and settings .
Press and hold T or £
to scrol l quickly through
settings .
LAP/RESET
Press LAP to create a
new lap .
Press and hold RESET to
reset the timer .
PAGE/
Press PAGE to scroll
MENU
through training data
pages.
Press and hold MENU to
switch between menu and
timer modes.
ENTER Press ENTER to select
options and acknowledge
messages .
5

Acquiring
Satellite
Signals
It
may
take
30
to
60
seconds
to
acquire
signals
.
1.
Go
outdoors
to
an
open
area
.
2.
Make
sure
that
the
front
of
the
Edge
is
oriented
toward
the
sky.
3.
Wait
while
the
Edge
searches
for
satellites.
6
Do
not
begin
moving
until
the
locating
satellite
page
disappears.
Putting
on
the
Heart
Rate
Monitor
NO
TE
:If
you
do
not
ha
vea
heart
rate
monitor
,
you
can
skip
this
step.
Wear
the
heart
rate
monitor
directly
on
your
skin
,just
below
your
breastplate.
It
should
be
snug
enough
to
stay
in
place
during
your
ride
.
1.
Push
one
tab
on
the
strap
through
the
slot
in
the
heart
rate
monitor.
Heart Rate Monitor Strap
Slo
t
Heart Rate Monitor (Front)
Electrodes
Heart Rate Monitor (Back)
2.
Press
the
tab
down.
Edge
500
Quick
Start
Manual

3. Wet both electrodes on the back
of the heart rate monitor to create
a strong connection between your
chest and the transmitter.
4. Wrap the strap around your chest
and attach it to the other side of the
heart rate monitor.
The Garmin logo should be
right-side up.
After you put on the heart rate monitor,
it is on standby and ready to send data.
When the heart rate monitor is paired, a
message appears, and the \) heart rate
icon appears on the main menu.
NOTE: For more heart rate monitor
information, see the Edge 5 00 Owners
Manual.
Installing the GSC 10
NOTE: If you do not have a GSC 10,
you can skip this step.
Both magnets must be aligned with
their respective indication lines for the
Edge to receive data.
1. Place the GSC 10 on the rear chain
stay (on the side opposite the drive
train).
NOTE: Place the flat rubber pad
or the triangle-shaped rubber pad
between the GSC 10 and the chain
stay for stability.

Reset
button
GSC 1
0 on Rear
Chain Stay
2.
Loosely
attach
the
GSC
10
using
two
cable
ties.
3.
Attach
the
pedal
magnet
to
the
crank
arm
using
the
adhesive
mount
and
a
cable
tie
.
8
The
pedal
magnet
must
be
within
5
mm
of
the
GSC
10.
The
indication
line
on
the
pedal
magnet
must
line
up
with
the
indication
line
on
the
GSC
10.
Indication
line
Pedal Magnet on
Crank Arm
4.
Unscrew
the
spoke
magnet
from
the
plastic
piece.
5.
Place
the
spoke
in
the
groove
of
the
plastic
piece
and
tighten
slightly.
The
spoke
magnet
can
face
away
from
the
GSC
10
if
there
is
not
enough
room
between
the
sensor
arm
and
the
spoke.
The
spoke
magnet
must
line
up
with
the
indication
line
on
the
sensor
arm.
Edge
500
Quick
Start
Manual

Sensor arm
indication line
Pedal
magnet
GSC 10 and Magnet
A
li gnment
6. Loosen the screw on the sensor
arm.
7. Move the sensor arm to within
5 mm of the spoke magnet.
You can also tilt the GSC 10 closer
to either magnet for improved
alignment.
Edge 500 Quick Starl Manual
8. Press the Reset button on the
GSC 10.
The LED turns red, then green.
9. Pedal to test the sensor alignment.
The red LED blinks each time the
pedal magnet passes the sensor.
The green LED blinks each time
the spoke magnet passes the sensor
arm.
NOTE: The LED blinks for the first
60 passes after a reset. Press Reset
again if you require additional
passes.
10. When everything is aligned and
working correctly, tighten the cable
ties, the sensor arm, and the spoke
magnet.
When the GSC 10 is paired, a message
appears, and the 11.. speed and cadence
icon appears on the main menu.
NO TE: For more GSC 10 information,
see the Edge 5 00 Owner s Manual.
9

Going
for
a
Ride
Before
you
can
record
history,
you
must
acquire
satellite
signals
(page
6).
1.
Press
and
hold
MENU
to
view
the
timer
page.
Time
00:00:00°
0
Speed
Distance
D.D~
Di
Time
of
Day
Calories
1
t:
13m
Deal
2.
Press
START
to
start
the
timer.
History
is
only
recorded
while
the
timer
is
running.
3.
After
completing
your
ride,
press
STOP.
1
('
tU
Saving
Your
Ride
Data
Press
and
hold
RESET
to
save
your
ride
data
and
reset
the
timer.
Using
Garmin
Connect
Garmin
Connect
is
web-based
software
for
storing
and
analyzing
your
data.
I.
Go
to
www.garminconnect.com
/start.
2.
Follow
the
on-screen
instructions.

Transferring History to
Your Computer
I. Connect the USB cable to an
available USB port on your
computer .
2. Pull up the weather cap from the
mini-USB port.
..
..
Mi ni -USB po rt u nde r
t
he w ea t he r ca p
3. Plug the small end of the USB
cable into the mini - USB port.
4. Go to www.garminconnect.com
/ start.
Edge 500 Quick Start Manual
5. Follow the instructions included
with the software.
Customizing Your Data
Fields
You can set up custom data fields
for three training data pages . For a
complete list of the available data
fields , see the Edge 500 Owners
Manual .
I. Press and hold MENU .
2. Select Settings > Bike Settings >
Data Fields .
3. Select one of the pages.
11

4.
Select
the
number
of
data
fields
you
want
to
see
on
this
page.
Time
un
Time
of
Da~J
Calories
3:
13~
Deal
To
tum
off
an
optional
page,
set
the
number
of
data
fields
to
zero.
5.
Use
•,
.A.,
and
ENTER
to
change
the
data
fields.
6.
Repeat
steps
3
through
5
for
each
page
you
want
to
customize.
Edge
Temperature
Readings
You
can
customize
the
Edge
to
display
temperature
in
a
data
field.
NOTE:
The
Edge
may
display
temperature
readings
that
are
higher
than
the
actual
air
tetnperature
if
the
Edge
is
placed
in
direct
sunlight
or
held
in
your
hand.
Also,
the
Edge
will
take
some
time
to
adjust
to
significant
changes
in
temperature.

For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of
your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com .
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December 2012
Part Number 190-01071-01 Rev. C
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EDGE®500
GPS-ENABLED CYCLING COMPUTER
owner’s manual

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Edge 500 Owner’s Manual iii
Table of Contents
Getting Started.................... 1
About the Battery....................... 1
Installing 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
Installing the GSC 10............... 23
Using the GSC 10.................... 26
Replacing the GSC 10
Battery................................... 27
Third-Party ANT+ Sensors ...... 28
ANT+ Sensor
Troubleshooting .................... 29
History ............................... 31
Viewing History........................ 31
Viewing Distance and Time
Totals..................................... 32

iv Edge 500 Owner’s Manual
Deleting History ....................... 32
Data Recording........................ 32
Data Management............. 33
Loading Files ........................... 33
Deleting Files........................... 34
Settings ............................. 35
Customizing Your Data
Fields .................................... 35
Data Fields .............................. 36
Changing Your System
Settings ................................. 39
Changing Your User Prole
Settings ................................. 40
Updating Your Bike Prole....... 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
Specications .......................... 45
Wheel Size and
Circumference....................... 48
Troubleshooting....................... 50
Index .................................. 52