Garmin EDGE 500 User manual

EDGE
®
500
GPS-ENABLED BIKE 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
Downloading Free Software ...... 8
Transferring History to Your
Computer ............................... 9
Training with Your Edge... 10
Alerts ....................................... 10
Using Auto Lap by Position.......11
Using Auto Lap by Distance .... 12
Using Auto Pause.................... 12
Using Auto Scroll ..................... 13
Courses ................................... 14
ANT+ Sensors................... 17
Tips for Pairing ANT+ Sensors
with Your Garmin Device....... 17
Putting on the Heart Rate
Monitor .................................. 18
Using the Heart Rate
Monitor .................................. 19
Heart Rate Zone Table ............ 20
Replacing the Heart Rate
Monitor Battery...................... 21
Installing the GSC 10............... 22
Replacing the GSC 10
Battery................................... 25
Calibrating Your Power
Meter..................................... 26
ANT+ Sensor
Troubleshooting .................... 28
History ............................... 30
Viewing History........................ 30
Deleting History ....................... 31
Data Recording........................ 31

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Data Management............. 32
Loading Files ........................... 32
Deleting Files........................... 33
Settings ............................. 34
Customizing Your Data
Fields .................................... 34
Data Fields .............................. 34
Changing Your System
Settings ................................. 38
Changing Your User Prole
Settings ................................. 39
Updating Your Bike Prole....... 39
Changing the Start Notice ....... 40
GPS Settings........................... 40
Setting Elevation Points........... 41
Appendix ........................... 42
Registering Your Device .......... 42
About the Edge........................ 42
Updating the Software............. 42
Contacting Garmin Product
Support ................................. 42
Using the Backlight.................. 43
Buying Optional Accessories... 43
Specications .......................... 43
Wheel Size and
Circumference....................... 46
Troubleshooting....................... 48
Index .................................. 50

Edge 500 Owner’s Manual 1
Getting Started
Getting Started
 WARNING
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.
Before you use the Edge® the rst time,
complete the following tasks:
1. Charge the battery (page 2).
2. Install the Edge (page 2).
3. Turn on the Edge (page 4).
4. Acquire satellites (page 7).
5. Set up optional ANT+ sensors
(page 7).
6. Go for a ride (page 8).
7. Save your ride (page 8).
8. Download Garmin Connect™, or
Garmin Training Center®
(page 8).
9. Transfer history to your computer
(page 9).
About the Battery
 WARNING
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–122°F (0°C–50°C).

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Getting Started
Charging the Edge
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry
the mini-USB port, weather cap, and
surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer.
1. Pull up the weather cap from the
mini-USB port.
Mini-USB port under
the weather cap
Tabs
2. 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 9.
3. Plug the other end of the AC
charger into a standard wall outlet.
4. Charge the Edge for at least three
hours before you begin using it.
A fully charged battery can run for
approximately 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) 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 Owner’s Manual 3
Getting Started
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 O-rings.
Bike mount
tabs
Rubber
disk
O-rings around
the bike stem
5. Align the tabs on the back of the
Edge with the bike mount notches.
Edge Mounted on the
Bike Stem
6. Press down slightly and turn the
Edge clockwise until it locks into
place.
Releasing the Edge
1. Turn the Edge counter clockwise to
unlock the device.
2. Lift the Edge off the mount.

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Getting Started
Turning on the Edge
Press and hold POWER to turn on the
Edge.
Conguring the Edge
The rst time you turn on the Edge,
you are prompted to congure system
settings and user prole settings.
Follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the initial setup.
Press and to 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.
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•
•
Icons
Battery charge level
GPS is on and receiving
signals.
GPS is turned off.
Heart rate sensor active
Cadence sensor active
Power sensor active

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Getting Started
Activity Classes
Training
Description
Training
Frequency
Training Time Per Week
0 No exercise - -
1 Occasional, light
exercise
Once every two weeks Less than 15 minutes
2 15 to 30 minutes
3 Once a week Approximately 30 minutes
4 Regular exercise and
training
2 to 3 times per week Approximately 45 minutes
5 45 minutes to 1 hour
6 1 to 3 hours
7 3 to 5 times per week 3 to 7 hours
8 Daily training Almost daily 7 to 11 hours
9 Daily 11 to 15 hours
10 More than 15 hours

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Getting Started
Buttons
Each Edge button has multiple functions based on the mode you are using.
Button Mode Description
POWER/
LIGHT
Timer and
menu
Press and hold POWER to turn the device on and off.
Press LIGHT to activate the backlight. Press any button to
extend the back light for ve seconds.
BACK Menu Press BACK to cancel or return to the previous menu.
START/
STOP
Timer Press START/STOP to start and stop the timer.
Menu Press or to select menus and settings.
Press and hold or to scroll quickly through settings.
LAP/
RESET
Timer Press LAP to create a new lap.
Press and hold RESET to reset the timer.
PAGE/
MENU
Timer Press PAGE to scroll through training pages.
Press and hold MENU to switch between menu and timer
modes.
ENTER Menu Press ENTER to select options and acknowledge messages.