Garmin EDGE 500 User manual

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......... 6
Optional ANT+ Sensors............. 6
Going for a Ride ........................ 7
Saving Your Ride Data .............. 7
Using Free Software.................. 7
Transferring History to Your
Computer ............................... 8
Training with Your Edge..... 9
Alerts ......................................... 9
Using Auto Lap by Distance .... 10
Using Auto Lap by Position.......11
Using Auto Pause.................... 12
Using Auto Scroll ..................... 12
Courses ................................... 13
Workouts ................................. 16
ANT+ Sensors................... 20
Tips for Pairing ANT+ Sensors
with Your Garmin Device....... 20
Putting on the Heart Rate
Monitor .................................. 21
Using the Heart Rate Monitor.. 22
Heart Rate Zones .................... 23
Replacing the Heart Rate
Monitor Battery...................... 24
Installing the GSC 10............... 25
Using the GSC 10.................... 28
Replacing the GSC 10
Battery................................... 29
Third-Party ANT+ Sensors ...... 30
ANT+ Sensor
Troubleshooting .................... 31
History ............................... 33
Viewing History........................ 33
Viewing Distance and Time
Totals..................................... 34
Deleting History ....................... 34
Data Recording........................ 34

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Data Management............. 35
Connecting the USB Cable ..... 35
Loading Files ........................... 35
Deleting Files........................... 36
Settings ............................. 37
Customizing Your Data
Fields .................................... 37
Data Fields .............................. 38
Changing Your System
Settings ................................. 41
Changing Your User Prole
Settings ................................. 43
Updating Your Bike Prole....... 43
Switching Bikes ....................... 44
Changing the Start Notice ....... 44
Speed Zones ........................... 44
GPS Settings........................... 45
Setting Elevation Points........... 46
Appendix ........................... 47
Registering Your Device .......... 47
About the Edge........................ 47
Updating the Software............. 47
Contacting Garmin Product
Support ................................. 47
Using the Backlight.................. 48
Buying Optional Accessories... 48
Specications .......................... 48
Wheel Size and
Circumference....................... 51
Activity Classes ....................... 53
Troubleshooting....................... 54
Index .................................. 56

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.
When using your Edge® the rst 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 optional ANT+™sensors
(page 6).
6. Go for a ride (page 7).
7. Save your ride (page 7).
8. Get Garmin Connect™or Garmin
Training Center®software
(page 7).
9. Transfer history to your computer
(page 8).
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
to 122°F (0°C to 50°C).

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Getting Started
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.
1. Plug the AC charger into a standard
wall outlet.
2. Pull up the weather cap from the
mini-USB port.
Mini-USB port under
the weather cap
Tabs
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 8.
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.

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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 bands.
Bike mount
notches
Rubber
disk
Bands around
the bike stem
5. Align the tabs on the back of the
Edge with the bike mount notches.
6. Press down slightly and turn the
Edge clockwise until it locks into
place.
Edge Mounted on the
Bike Stem
Releasing the Edge
1. Turn the Edge 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 ▼ or ▲ to view choices
and change the default selection.
Press ENTER to make a selection.
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Icons
Battery charge level
GPS is on and receiving
signals.
GPS is turned off.
Heart rate monitor is active.
Speed and cadence sensor
is active.
Power meter is active.

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Getting Started
Buttons
Each Edge button has multiple
functions.
Button Description
POWER/
LIGHT
Press and hold POWER
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.
START/
STOP
Press START/STOP to
start and stop the timer.
▼▲ Press ▼ or ▲ to select
menus and settings.
Press and hold ▼ or ▲
to scroll quickly through
settings.
LAP/RESET Press LAP to create a
new lap.
Press and hold RESET to
reset the timer.
PAGE/
MENU
Press PAGE to scroll
through training data
pages.
Press and hold MENU to
switch between menu and
timer modes.
ENTER Press ENTER to select
options and acknowledge
messages.

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Getting Started
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.
Do not begin moving until the
locating satellite page disappears.
NOTE: To turn off the GPS receiver
and use the Edge indoors, see
page 45.
Optional ANT+ Sensors
NOTE: If you do not need to set up
ANT+ sensors, you can skip this step.
To use an ANT+ sensor during your
ride, you must install it and pair it with
the Edge.
For heart rate monitor instructions,
see page 21.
For GSC™10 speed and cadence
sensor instructions, see page 25.
For third-party ANT+ sensors, see
page 30, refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions, and go to
www.garmin.com/intosports.
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