Garmin Edge 205/305 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Edge™ 205/305
GPS-enabled computer for cyclists

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INTRODUCTION
Introduction ......................... 5
About This Manual .............5
Getting Started .................... 6
Charge the Battery .............6
Position the Edge .............10
Configure the Edge ..........12
Acquire Satellite
Signals ..........................13
Position the Heart Rate
Monitor .........................14
Position the GSC10
Sensor ..........................16
Set Your User Profile ........19
Set Your Bike Profile ........20
Change the Backlight and
Contrast Settings ........21
Training .............................. 22
Auto Pause® .....................22
Auto Lap® .........................22
Alerts .................................24
Using Time and Distance
Alerts .......................... 24
Using Speed Alerts .......... 25
Using Heart Rate Alerts ... 26
Using Cadence Alerts ...... 27
Virtual Partner™ ................28
Workouts: Quick, Interval,
and Advanced .............29
Using Workouts ............... 30
Quick Workouts ............... 30
Interval Workouts ............. 32
Advanced Workouts ......... 33
Courses .............................39
Creating Courses ............. 39
Using a Course ................ 40
History ............................... 43
Viewing History ................ 43
Deleting History ............... 46
Navigation ......................... 47
Navigating with the Map ..47
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
Marking and Finding
Locations .....................48
Navigating with Routes .... 50
Viewing GPS
Information ...................52
Customizing ...................... 54
Setting Up Custom Data
Fields ............................54
Changing System
Settings ........................56
Updating User Profile ....... 59
Changing Bike Profile ...... 59
Setting Zones ....................60
Speed Zones ................... 60
Heart Rate Zones ........... 61
Data Recording .................62
Appendix ........................... 64
Edge Data Fields ..............64
Edge Accessories .............70
Viewing Heart Rate Data .. 71
Training with Heart Rate
Zones ............................71
Sensor Pairing ..................74
Training with Cadence ....76
Barometric Altimeter ........ 76
Tire Size and
Circumference .............77
Garmin Training Center ...79
Caring for the Edge .......... 80
Specifications ..................81
Product Registration ........ 84
Contact Garmin ................ 84
Warning .............................85
Caution ..............................86
Limited Warranty ..............87
FCC Compliance ............... 88
Software License
Agreement ....................90
CE Compliance .................90
Index .................................. 91

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the
Garmin® Edge™! Track your
cycling activities using this
advanced GPS-enabled
computer.
About This Manual
To get the most out of your Edge,
review this manual and the Edge
Quick Reference Guide.
Getting Started–charge your
Edge, position and use the heart
rate monitor and GSC10 speed
and cadence sensor, and set up
the Edge for your first ride.
Training–customize alerts and
create workouts and courses on
your Edge.
History–view and manage your
Edge history data.
Navigation–learn about the
navigating features of your Edge,
including how to save and find
locations, create routes, and view
the satellite page.
Customizing–configure your
Edge settings to fit your training
needs.
Appendix–review specifications,
cleaning instructions, information
about Garmin Training Center™,
and optional accessories. Be sure
to read the safety information in
this section to learn how to use
your Edge safely and responsibly.
Index–contains a comprehensive
index by subject.

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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
Follow the instructions in this
section to set up and begin using
your Edge.
Charge the Battery
The Edge is powered by a built-in
lithium-ion battery that you can
recharge with the A/C charger
included in the product box. You
can also charge the Edge with
the USB cable and your personal
computer. Charge the Edge for
at least three hours before you
begin using it.
WARNING: Be sure the mini-USB
port, weather cap, and surrounding
area are thoroughly dry before
charging or connecting to a personal
computer to prevent corrosion.
To charge the Edge:
1. Turn the Edge over and pull
back the weather cap from
the mini-USB port on the back
of the unit.
mini-USB port under
weather cap

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GETTING STARTED
2. Locate the A/C charger
included in the product box.
Plug the mini-USB end of the
charger into the
mini-USB port on the Edge.
Then plug the A/C charger
into a standard wall outlet.
NOTE: The unit will not charge
outside the temperature range of
0°C–50°C (32°F–122°F).
3. Plug the A/C charger into a
standard wall outlet. When the
battery is completely charged,
it can run for approximately
12 hours before recharging.

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GETTING STARTED
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1
power
• Press and hold to turn
unit on/off.
• Press to turn backlight
on/off.
2
mode
• Press to switch modes.
• Press to return to the
previous page.
• Press and hold to
switch bike profiles.
3
reset/lap
• Press and hold to reset
the timer.
• Press to create a new
lap.
4
start/stop
Press to start/stop the
timer.

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5
up/down
• Press to highlight
options.
• Press to scroll through
menus and data fields.
• Press to adjust contrast
when on the Satellite
page.
6
enter
Press to select options
and to acknowledge
messages.
NOTE: Press mode and reset/lap
simultaneously to reset the unit.
Icons
Timer icon appears
when timer starts.
Battery icon shows the
current battery charge
level.
Heart Rate icon is
constant (no flashing X)
when receiving data.
USB connection icon
appears when you
connect the Edge to
your computer using
the USB cable.
Cadence icon is
constant (no flashing X)
when receiving data.
Satellite icon changes
from blank to 3D when
receiving satellite
signals.

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GETTING STARTED
Position the Edge
For best results, position the
Edge with the face oriented
toward the sky. This position
allows the GPS antenna to
acquire satellite information
quickly.
You can install the bike mount
to the stem or handlebars. The
stem installation (shown here)
provides a more sturdy location.
The optional wedge should be
used under the mount for a better
viewing angle.
To install the Edge on your
bike stem:
1. Place the wedge on the bike
stem, and then place the bike
mount on the wedge. Make
sure the release lever is on
the left.
wedge
(optional)
bike mount
release
lever
For horizontal bars: Separate
and remove the top part of the
mount, turn it 90 degrees, and
replace. Continue with step 2.
For bars with a diameter less
than 1 in (25.4 mm): Place the
additional rubber pad under
the bike mount to increase the
diameter of the bar. The rubber
pad also keeps the mount from
slipping. Continue with step 2.