Owner’s Manual Edge 205/305 ™ GPS-enabled computer for cyclists
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INTRODUCTION TABLE OF 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 .
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 ........
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.
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.
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.
GETTING STARTED Buttons 1 6 3 8 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.
GETTING STARTED 5 6 up/down • Press to highlight options. • Press to scroll through menus and data fields. • Press to adjust contrast when on the Satellite page. enter Press to select options and to acknowledge messages. NOTE: Press mode and reset/lap simultaneously to reset the unit. Icons Battery icon shows the current battery charge level. Satellite icon changes from blank to 3D when receiving satellite signals.
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.
GETTING STARTED 2. Attach the bike mount securely using two cable ties. Make sure the cable ties are threaded through both parts of the bike mount. 3. Align the Edge with the bike mount so that the unit is vertical. 4. Slide the unit left until it snaps into place. Top view of Edge being mounted on a horizontal bar. �� � � To release the unit: Press down on the release lever, and slide the unit to the right.
GETTING STARTED Configure the Edge When you first turn on your Edge, the following setup screens appear. Follow the on-screen instructions: 1 3 2 4 5 Screens 4 and 5 apply to Edge 305 only.
GETTING STARTED Acquire Satellite Signals Before you begin using the Edge, you must acquire GPS satellite signals. It may take 30–60 seconds to acquire signals. To acquire satellite signals: Go outdoors to an open area. Then press and hold the Power button to turn on the Edge. On the Satellite page, the available satellites are flashing while the Edge searches for satellite signals. Acquired satellites and each corresponding bar below change to solid. The GPS accuracy appears at the top of the page.
GETTING STARTED Position the Heart Rate Monitor information on customizing the data fields on your Edge. NOTE: The heart rate monitor is an accessory for the Edge 305 only. Wear the heart rate (HR) monitor directly on your skin, just below the breastplate. It should be snug enough to stay in place during your workout. To view heart rate information on your Edge during a workout, you must add it to the data fields on one of the data pages. See page 54 for more To use the heart rate monitor: 1.
GETTING STARTED 3. Place the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just below the breastplate. Wrap the strap around your chest and attach the strap to the other side of the heart rate monitor. NOTE: If you have trouble with erratic heart rate readings, position the transmitter on your back instead of your chest, or try applying electrode gel. 4. Tighten or loosen the strap as necessary so that it fits snugly against your body. 5. Turn on the Edge. Edge™ 205/305 Owner’s Manual 6.
GETTING STARTED Position the GSC10 Sensor NOTE: The GSC10 is an accessory for the Edge 305 only. To install the GSC10: 1. Place the GSC10 on the rear chain stay (on the side opposite of the drive train). Loosely attach the GSC10 using two cable ties. The Edge 305 CAD includes a wireless speed and cadence sensor. Both magnets must be aligned with their respective indication lines for the Edge 1 GSC10 on rear chain stay to receive data.
GETTING STARTED 2. Attach the pedal magnet to the crank arm using the adhesive mount and a cable tie. Make sure the pedal magnet is within 5 mm of the GSC10 and the indication line on the pedal magnet lines up with the indication line on the GSC10. 3. Attach the spoke magnet by unscrewing the magnet from the plastic piece. Then place the spoke in the groove of the plastic piece and tighten slightly. The magnet can face away from GSC10 if there is not enough room between sensor arm and spoke.
GETTING STARTED 5. Press the Reset button on the GSC10. The LED light turns red, then green. Pedal to test the sensor alignment. The red LED blinks each time the crank arm passes the sensor, and the green LED blinks each time the wheel 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. 6. When everything is aligned and working correctly, tighten the cable ties, sensor arm, and spoke magnet.
GETTING STARTED Set Your User Profile The Edge uses information that you enter about yourself to calculate calorie consumption. Set your user profile before you begin using the Edge to ensure it is recording accurate workout data. To set your user profile: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Settings > User Profile. 3. Enter your Gender, Birth Date, and Weight. Select the arrows to move left or right within a field.
GETTING STARTED Set Your Bike Profile You can set up to three profiles. To set your bike profile: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Settings > Bike Profile. 5. If you have an Edge 305 with the GSC10 speed and cadence sensor on your bike, select the Sensor Mounted check box. 6. In the Wheel Size field, select Auto to have the GSC10 automatically detect your tire size using GPS data or select Custom to enter your tire size. For a table of tire sizes and circumferences, see pages 77–78. 3.
GETTING STARTED Change the Backlight and Contrast Settings To change the Edge display: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Settings > System > Display. 3. Select the amount of time the backlight stays on. Use a short backlight timeout setting to conserve battery power. 4. Select the amount of screen contrast. Edge™ 205/305 Owner’s Manual NOTE: You can also adjust the screen contrast on the Satellite page using the arrows.
TRAINING TRAINING The Edge offers several training features and optional settings. Use your Edge to set goals and alerts, train with a Virtual Partner™, program workouts, and plan courses based on existing rides. Auto Pause® You can set the Edge to pause the timer automatically during your ride when you stop moving or your speed drops below a custom value. This setting is helpful if your course includes stop lights or other places where you need to slow down or stop.
TRAINING 3. In the Auto Timer Pause field, select When Stopped or Custom Speed to enter a value. 4. In the Auto Lap Trigger field, select By Distance to enter a value or By Position to choose an option: • Lap Press only–triggers the lap counter each time you press the lap button and every time you pass that location again.
TRAINING Alerts Use Edge alerts to train toward certain time, distance, speed, heart rate, and cadence goals. Using Time and Distance Alerts Time and distance alerts are useful for long workouts when you want to train for a certain amount of time or distance. When you reach your goal, the Edge beeps and displays a message. 3. In the Time Alert field, select Once or Repeat. 4. Enter a time in the Alert At field. To set a time or distance alert: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2.
TRAINING 5. In the Distance Alert field, select Once or Repeat. 6. Enter a distance in the Alert At field. Using Speed Alerts Speed alerts notify you if you exceed or drop below a custom speed setting during your ride. The speed alert takes advantage of Speed Zones, which are ranges of speed that you can store in the Edge. For more information, or to set your Speed Zones, see page 60. To set a speed alert: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Training > Alerts > Speed Alert. 3.
TRAINING Using Heart Rate Alerts NOTE: Heart rate alerts are a feature of the Edge 305 only. Similar to speed alerts, the heart rate alert notifies you if your heart rate exceeds or drops below a specific number of beats per minute (bpm). Heart rate alerts can also notify you if your heart rate exceeds or drops below a certain heart rate zone—a range of beats per minute. The five commonly accepted heart rate zones can help you determine the intensity of your workout.
TRAINING 4. Repeat for the Max HR Alert. The maximum value allowed is 235 bpm. NOTE: When entering custom heart rate values, you must set your minimum and maximum alerts at least 5 bpm apart. Using Cadence Alerts NOTE: Cadence alerts are a feature of the Edge 305 only. Similar to speed alerts, the cadence alert notifies you if your cadence exceeds or drops below a specific number of revolutions of the crank arm per minute (rpm). For more information about training with cadence, see page 76.
TRAINING Virtual Partner™ Your Virtual Partner is a unique tool designed to help you meet your training goals. The Virtual Partner competes with you during quick workouts and courses. The Virtual Partner “rides” alongside (top bike graphic) of you. Your current time, speed, distance, and distance from the Virtual Partner appears on the Workout page. If you are ahead of the Virtual Partner, the bottom field background is white. If you are behind, the background is black (as shown).
TRAINING To turn off Virtual Partner: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Training > Virtual Partner. 3. In the Virtual Partner field, select Off. Workouts: Quick, Interval, and Advanced From the Main Menu, select Training > Workouts to choose the type of workout right for you. Quick and interval workouts are replaced each time you create a workout of the same type. Advanced workouts can be saved, edited, and transferred between Garmin Training Center and your Edge.
TRAINING Using Workouts During your workout, press mode to see the Workout data page. When you complete all steps in your workout, the “Workout Finished!” message appears. To end a workout early: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Training > Stop Workout. Quick Workouts For quick workouts, you enter your time, distance, or pace goals, and the Edge displays the Virtual Partner to help you achieve them.
TRAINING To set up a quick workout: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Training > Workouts > Quick Workouts. 3. Select the type of quick workout. 4. Enter values in the first and second fields. 5. Check the third field to ensure that calculation seems reasonable. If not, make changes to the top two fields. 6. Select Done?. Edge™ 205/305 Owner’s Manual 7. Press start to begin your quick workout.
TRAINING Interval Workouts You can create simple and challenging interval workouts with your Edge based on the following criteria: • Ride a certain distance and rest for a certain amount of time. • Ride for a certain distance and rest for a certain distance. • Ride for a certain amount of time and rest for a certain amount of time. • Ride for a certain amount of time and rest for a certain distance. 32 To create an interval workout: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2.
TRAINING 6. To add an extra lap for warm up and for cool down, select Warmup & Cooldown. 7. Select Done?. lap. When you are finished cooling down, press lap to end your workout. As you approach the end of each lap, an alarm sounds, and a message appears, counting down the time until a new lap begins. At any time during the interval workout, you can press the lap button to end a step early. Advanced Workouts 8. Press start to begin your interval workout.
TRAINING workouts in advance and storing them on your Edge. For more information about Garmin Training Center, see page 79. Otherwise, the workout will be overwritten when you load workouts from Garmin Training Center to your unit. Creating Advanced Workouts To create an advanced workout using the Edge: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Training > Workouts > Advanced > . 3. Enter a descriptive workout name in the top field (for example, 40KHILLS). 4. Select “1. Open No Target.
TRAINING NOTE: Heart rate and cadence targets are for the Edge 305 only. 5. In the Duration field, select how long you want the step to last. If you select Open, you can end the step during your workout by pressing lap. 6. Below Duration, enter the value where you want the step to end. 7. In the Target field, select your goal during the step (Speed, Heart Rate, Cadence, or None). Edge™ 205/305 Owner’s Manual 8. Enter a target value from the menu.
TRAINING 12. To enter another step, select . Then repeat steps 5–11. To repeat steps: 1. Select . 2. In the Duration field, select Repeat. 3. In the Back to Step field, select the step you want to return to. 4. In the Number of Reps field, enter the number of repetitions. 36 5. Press mode to continue.
TRAINING To start an advanced workout: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Training > Workouts > Advanced. 3. Select the workout you want to start. 4. Select Do Workout. 5. Press start to begin your advanced workout. NOTE: From the Workout page, press enter to view more data. Edge™ 205/305 Owner’s Manual An audible alarm sounds when you are about to finish a workout step. A message appears, counting down the time or distance until a new step begins.
TRAINING Training Center. To make a permanent change to a workout, edit the workout in Garmin Training Center and then transfer it to your Edge. To edit an advanced workout: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Training > Workouts > Advanced. 3. Select the workout you want to change. Select Edit Workout. 4. Select the step you want to edit. Select Edit Step. 5. Make any necessary changes, and press mode. 6. Edit other steps as necessary. 7. Press mode to exit.
TRAINING Courses Another way you can use the Edge for custom training is to create and edit courses based on a previously recorded activity. You can follow the course trying to match or exceed previously set goals. You can also race against the Virtual Partner when training with courses. To turn on Virtual Partner, see page 28. Creating Courses Garmin recommends that you use the Garmin Training Center software to create courses and course points. Then you can transfer them to your Edge.
TRAINING Adding Course Points You can mark course points, or places on your course that you want to remember, such as water stops or distance goals. You must use Garmin Training Center to add course points to any course. For more information, refer to the Garmin Training Center Help system. Using a Course To start a course: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Training > Courses. 3. Select a course from the list. 4. Select Do Course. 5. Press start.
TRAINING Course point Your current position Your previous performance The gray triangle shows your previous performance. The black triangle shows your current position. Press mode again to see the Compass page. If you have not entered the course, the compass points you toward the course and the fields display your current distance from the course and the estimated time to arrival. Edge™ 205/305 Owner’s Manual Off Course Options You can include a warmup before you actually begin your course.
TRAINING If you stray away from the course, the Edge displays an “Off Course” message. The gray triangle continues on the course without you. Use the Compass page or Map page to find your way back to the course. To end a course manually: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Training > Stop Course. 4. Edit the course name. 5. Press mode to exit. To delete a course: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Training > Courses. 3. Select the course you want to delete. Select Delete Course.
HISTORY HISTORY Your Edge automatically saves all training data (when the timer is started) and can hold up to two years (1000 laps) of data in memory. When the memory is full, your oldest Edge data is overwritten. Load your history into the Garmin Training Center software periodically to keep track of all of your workouts. You can view the data on your Edge or transfer the history to the Garmin Training Center software, where you can analyze your data.
HISTORY About Lap Detail The Edge displays history details differently, depending on the type of training you did. Details of a quick workout appear on one summary page. Details of Virtual Partner, interval workouts, advanced workouts, and courses appear with tabs, which organize information into sections. To view information on different tabs, press the and arrows. To view laps on map: 1. While viewing details for a history entry, select View Laps. 2. Select a lap in the list. 3. Select View on Map. 4.
HISTORY To delete laps or entire trips from history: 1. While viewing details for a history entry, select View Laps. 2. Select the lap you want to delete. 3. Select Delete Lap or Delete Entire Trip. Select Yes to confirm. To view history by weeks: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select History > By Week. 3. Press to scroll through the list of weeks. As you scroll, totals for each week appear below the list. 4. Select a week to view details in that week by day.
HISTORY To view history totals: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select History > History Totals. Totals appear for distance, time, and calories for all of your saved workouts. 3. Select View Weeks to see a list of weeks. To delete workout history: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select History > Delete. Deleting History After you have transferred several months of Edge data to Garmin Training Center, you may want to delete the history from your unit. 46 3.
NAVIGATION NAVIGATION Use the GPS navigation features of your Edge to view your ride on a map, mark and save locations you want to remember, and create routes. NAVIGATION you exactly where you have traveled. This dotted line is called a track. At the bottom of the map, you can view the zoom level. To zoom in or out on the map, press the and arrows. At the top of the map, you can view the direction you are traveling. At the top of the map, you can add custom data fields. See page 54.
NAVIGATION Marking and Finding Locations A location is a point on the map that you store in memory. If you want to remember landmarks or return to a certain spot, mark a location. The location appears on the map with a name and symbol. You can find, view, and return to locations at any time. To mark your location: 1. Go to a place where you want to mark a location. 2. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 3. Select Navigation > Mark Location. 4. Select a symbol. 5.
NAVIGATION To find and go to a location: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Navigation > Find. 3. Select List All or Nearest (locations near your current location). 4. Use the arrows to find a location in the list. Direction and distance information for each location appears below the list. 6. Select Go To. Follow the line on the map to the location. 7. Press mode to view the Compass page. The arrow points toward the location. 5. Select the location.
NAVIGATION To stop navigating to a location: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Navigation > Stop Go To. To edit a location: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Navigation > Find > List All. 3. Select the location. 4. Select the name or symbol, and make changes. 5. Press mode to exit. To delete a location: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Navigation > Find. 50 3. Select List All to find and delete a specific location or select Delete All. 4. Select Yes to confirm.
NAVIGATION 4. Select the dotted line, and press enter to add a location. 5. Select the location from the list, and then select Use. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add more locations to your route. 7. When you are finished adding locations, select Navigate. 8. Press start/stop. Your route appears on the Map page as a dark line connecting each location. To find and follow a route: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Navigation > Routes. 3. Select the route you want to follow. Select Navigate. 4.
NAVIGATION 3. Select the route you want to edit. A menu appears. 4. Select Edit. Then select a point to edit. Review–view it on the map. Insert–insert a point before this point. Remove–remove it from the route. Change–replace it with another point Move–move it to another place in the route. 5. When you are finished making changes, select Navigate or press mode to exit. 3. Select the route you want to delete. A menu appears. 4. Select Delete. Select Yes to confirm.
NAVIGATION Each GPS satellite in space has a specific number that identifies it. The numbers of several GPS satellites appear on the circular graphic in the middle of the page. The number corresponds to the current position of that satellite in space. Each highlighted number on the graphic corresponds to a satellite from which the Edge is currently receiving signals. The black bars under the graphic represent the strength of each satellite signal received (the number of the satellite appears below each bar).
CUSTOMIZING CUSTOMIZING You can customize data fields, general settings, bike and user profiles, heart rate and speed zones, and data recording. TIP: When finished selecting options or entering values on your Edge, press the mode button to exit. To open the Setup Menu page: Press mode to access the Main Menu. Select Settings.
CUSTOMIZING 4. Select the number of data fields you want to see on this page. 5. Use the and arrows and enter key to change the data fields. Press mode when done. Sample Data Field Configurations Default data fields for Bike Computer 1 page 6. Repeat for each page you wish to customize.
CUSTOMIZING Changing System Settings System settings you can configure to suit your training preferences include general Edge setup, display, map, units, time, and accessories. To change general setup: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Settings > System > General. From this page, you can change the GPS mode, Text Language, Tones, and Page Mode Options. About Edge From the General Setup page, select About Edge to to view your software version, GPS version, and unit ID.
CUSTOMIZING To change display setup: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Settings > System > Display. 3. From this page, you can change the Backlight Timeout and Contrast. 2. Select Settings > System > Map. 3. Select the map Orientation: North Up–display the map with North at the top. Track Up–display the map with your direction of travel at the top. 4. You can also choose to show or hide User Locations on the Map page. For more about locations, see page 48. To change map setup: 1.
CUSTOMIZING To change units setup: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Settings > System.> Units. 3. Select units of measure for distance and elevation. 4. (Edge 305 only). Select Beats per Minute or % Max HR for your heart rate data. For more infomation on heart rate data, see pages 71–75. 58 To change time setup: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Settings > System > Time. 3. From this page, you can change the Time Format, Time Zone, and Daylight Saving Time.
CUSTOMIZING To manage Edge 305 accessories: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Settings > System > Accessories. 3. From this page, you can activate accessories and select Restart Scan if you are having trouble receiving sensor data. Make sure there are no other sensors around you. Edge™ 205/305 Owner’s Manual Updating User Profile To update your user profile, see page 19. Changing Bike Profile You can save up to three bike profiles on the Edge. To change your bike profile: 1.
CUSTOMIZING Setting Zones From the Main Menu, select Settings > Zones to set up Edge speed and heart rate zones. Speed Zones Your Edge contains several different speed zones, ranging from very slow (Climb 4) to very fast (Max Speed). The values for these speed zones are entered by default and may not match your personal abilities. After you enter appropriate speed zones, you can use these zones to set your speed alerts or use them as targets in advanced workouts. For more about alerts, see pages 24–27.
CUSTOMIZING 4. Repeat step 2 for each zone you want to change. 5. Press mode to exit. Heart Rate Zones (Edge 305 only.) A heart rate zone is a specified range of heart beats per minute. Heart rate zones are generally based on a percentage of your maximum heart rate. These zones are numbered from 1 to 5 based on intensity (1–lowest, 5–highest). If you know your maximum heart rate, you can enter it and allow the Edge to calculate your heart rate zones automatically.
CUSTOMIZING To change your heart rate zones manually: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Settings > Zones > HR Zones. 3. Select the Zones field, and select Custom. 4. Select any heart rate zone, and select a heart rate value you want to change. Enter a heart rate value. 5. Repeat step 3 for each heart rate zone you want to change. 6. Press mode to exit. NOTE: For more information about training with heart rate zones, see page 71.
CUSTOMIZING setting, the Edge can only record up to 3.5 hours of detailed data. WARNING: When the history is full, older history data is overwritten automatically. Be sure to transfer history to Garmin Training Center often. To change data recording setup: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Settings > Data Recording. Edge™ 205/305 Owner’s Manual 3. In the Record Data Points field, select Every Second or Smart Recording. 4. Press mode to exit.
APPENDIX APPENDIX Edge Data Fields The following table lists all of the Edge data fields and descriptions. * Denotes a field showing statute or metric units. To change your Edge unit settings, select Main Menu > Settings > System > Unit. Data Field Description Cadence Revolutions of the crank arm per minute. Cadence - Avg Average cadence for the duration of your current ride. Cadence - Lap Average cadence for current lap. Calories Amount of calories burned.
APPENDIX Data Field Description Dist – Lap * Distance traveled in current lap. Dist – Last Lap * Distance of last completed lap. Dist – Paused * Distance covered while timer in Auto Pause. Elevation * Distance above/below sea level. GPS Accuracy * Margin of error for your exact location. For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 19 ft.
APPENDIX Data Field Description Grade Calculation of rise over run. For example, if for every 10 foot you climb (elevation) you travel 200 feet (distance), your grade is 5%. Heading Current direction you are traveling. Heart Rate Heart beats per minute (bpm). Heart Rate – Avg Average heart rate for the duration of your current ride. Heart Rate – Lap Average heart rate in current lap.
APPENDIX Data Field Description Heart Rate Zone Current range of heart rate (1–5). The default zones are based on your maximum heart rate and user profile. Laps Number of laps completed. Speed * Current speed. Speed – Avg * Average speed (mph or kph) for the duration of your current ride. Speed – Lap * Average speed in current lap. Speed – Last Lap * Average speed during the last full lap. Speed – Max * Top speed achieved during current ride.
APPENDIX Data Field Description Speed Zone Current range of speed based on default or custom settings: Climb 1–4, Flat 1–3, Descent, Sprint, and Max Speed. Sunrise Time of sunrise based on your GPS position. Sunset Time of sunset based on your GPS position. Time Stopwatch time. Time – Avg Lap Average time to complete the laps so far. Time – Lap Amount of time in current lap. Time – Last Lap Length of time to complete the last full lap.
APPENDIX Data Field Description Time – Paused Time elapsed while timer in Auto Pause. Time of Day Current time of day based on your time settings (format, time zone, and daylight saving time). Total Ascent * Total elevation gain for current ride. Total Descent * Total elevation lost for current ride.
APPENDIX Edge Accessories Accessory Part Number GSC10 speed and cadence sensor 010-10644-00 Heart rate monitor and strap 010-10645-00 Cigarette lighter adapter 010-10563-00 HRM elastic strap replacement 010-10714-00 Carry case 010-10718-00 Mount replacement kit 010-10725-00 GSC10 magnet replacement kit 010-10729-00 AC wall brick charger (Americas) 010-10635-00 AC wall brick charger (Europe) 010-10635-01 USB cable replacement 010-10477-03 To purchase additional accessories for your Edg
APPENDIX Viewing Heart Rate Data You can configure your Edge to display different heart rate data: current heart rate, average heart rate, and heart rate zone, which can help you determine the intensity of your training. For example, you can add heart rate to your Bike Computer page or heart rate zone to your Workout page. To add or modify data fields, see page 54. For a complete listing of available data fields, see page 64. Heart rate information is also displayed as history data.
APPENDIX How do heart rate zones impact your fitness goals? Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying these principles: • Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity. • Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength. • Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from overtraining and decrease your risk of injury.
APPENDIX Table 1 Zone % of Max.
APPENDIX Sensor Pairing What is pairing? Pairing is the process of matching sensors, like your heart rate monitor and GSC10, with your Edge 305. This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Edge and only takes a few seconds when the sensors are on and functioning correctly. Once paired, your Edge will only receive data from your sensor.
APPENDIX Pairing Tips If you have trouble pairing, or if the readings are erratic, try the following suggestions: • Position the Edge within 3 meters of the sensor while pairing. • Stay far away from any other sensors while pairing. • Restart scan if your Edge appears to be paired with another sensor (see page 59). • Make sure to enable the sensors on the Edge (see page 59). • Make sure the sensors are functioning correctly. • Replace the sensor battery. Edge™ 205/305 Owner’s Manual • Clean the sensors.
APPENDIX Training with Cadence Barometric Altimeter There are two sensors on the GSC10: one for cadence and one for speed. Cadence data from the GSC10 is always recorded. The speed data from the GSC10 is only recorded and used for distance calculation when GPS signal is weak or GPS is turned off. Press mode to view the Altimeter page. Once you start the timer and begin to move, a black line, shaded gray below, appears on the page, plotting elevation during your ride.
APPENDIX Tire Size and Circumference The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. To modify your bike profile, see page 20. Tire Size L (mm) 12 x 1.75 935 14 x 1.5 1020 14 x 1.75 1055 16 x 1.5 1185 16 x 1.75 1195 18 x 1.5 1340 18 x 1.75 1350 20 x 1.75 1515 20 x 1-3/8 1615 22 x 1-3/8 1770 22 x 1-1/2 1785 24 x 1 1753 Edge™ 205/305 Owner’s Manual Tire Size L (mm) 24 x 3/4 Tubular 1785 24 x 1-1/8 1795 24 x 1-1/4 1905 24 x 1.75 1890 24 x 2.00 1925 24 x 2.
APPENDIX Tire Size L (mm) Tire Size L (mm) 26 x 1.95 2050 700 x 23C 2096 26 x 2.00 2055 700 x 25C 2105 26 x 2.10 2068 700 x 28C 2136 26 x 2.125 2070 700 x 30C 2170 26 x 2.35 2083 700 x 32C 2155 26 x 3.
APPENDIX Garmin Training Center The Garmin Training Center software is included in the Edge product box. Locate the Garmin Training Center installation disk and use it to install Garmin Training Center on your personal computer. Garmin Training Center software allows you to overlay your ride data onto a map. It offers interactive analysis tools that measure your speed, distance, climb, and descent against varying terrain, elevation and more.
APPENDIX Using Garmin Training Center Use the USB cable from the product box to connect your Edge to your computer. From the Start menu, open Garmin Training Center. For help using Garmin Training Center, click the Help menu and select Contents, or press F1 on your keyboard. Caring for the Edge The Edge is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning.
APPENDIX Water Immersion The Edge is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe dry and air dry the unit before using or charging. Specifications Physical Case: Fully-sealed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (waterproof to 1 m for 30 minutes) Size: 1.75”W x 3.7”H x 0.9”D (44 mm x 94 mm x 23 mm) Weight: Approx.
APPENDIX GPS Position Accuracy*: < 10 meters 50%, typical GPS Velocity Accuracy*: < 0.05 m/s Dynamics: Performs to specifications to 6 g’s Operating Temperature Range: -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C) Weight: 21 g Accuracy may be degraded by poor sensor contact, electrical interference, and receiver distance from transmitter. GSC10 Speed and Cadence Sensor Physical size: 2.0”W x 1.2”H x 0.9”D (not including adjustable speed sensing arm) *Accuracy depends on view of the sky. 99%–clear view; 95%–typical.
APPENDIX Replacing the Battery The heart rate monitor and GSC10 (shown) contain a userreplaceable CR2032 battery. NOTE: Dispose of the used battery properly. 4. Use a coin to twist the cover back into place (arrow points to locked). battery cover To replace the battery: CR2032 1. Locate the circular battery battery cover on the back of the heart rate monitor or the side of the GSC10. 2.
APPENDIX Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Have the serial number of your Edge handy and connect to our Web site (www.garmin.com). Click the Product Registration link. Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of the unit) in case your Edge is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual.
APPENDIX Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the Edge to all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. The Edge contains a non-user replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
APPENDIX Caution Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. Use the Edge only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the Edge for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. This product should not be used to determine ground proximity for aircraft navigation.
APPENDIX Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
APPENDIX packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package. The unit should then be sent, freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. Garmin International, Inc. Tel. 913/397.8200, Fax. 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Tel. 44/0870.8501241, Fax 44/0870.
APPENDIX stringent than “outdoor” requirements. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions.
APPENDIX Software License Agreement BY USING THE EDGE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.
INDEX INDEX A accessories 70 advanced workouts 33 creating 34, 39 editing 37 starting 36 alerts 24 cadence 27 distance 24 heart rate 26 speed 25 time 24 altimeter 76 Auto Lap 22 Auto Pause 22 B backlight 21, 57 turning on and off 8 barometric altimeter 76 battery charging 6 GSC10 83 heart rate monitor 83 lithium-ion 6 replacing 83 battery icon 9 bike profile 20 buttons 8 C cadence alerts 27 data fields 64 icon 9 sensor 20 training 76 calories 46, 64 charging the battery 6 cleaning and care 80 Compass p
INDEX G Garmin Training Center 33, 34, 37, 39 installing 79 GPS 53 accuracy 65 turning on and off 56 GPS version 56 grade 66 GSC10 16, 76 pairing 74 replacing the battery 83 H heart rate alert 26 data fields 66 icon 9 zones 26, 61, 71 heart rate monitor pairing 15, 74 positioning 14 92 replacing the battery 83 viewing data 71 history deleting 45, 46 totals 46 viewing 43 viewing laps 44 I icons 9 indoor use 56 installation Edge 10 GSC10 16 heart rate monitor 14 interference 74 interval workouts 32 L
INDEX R register your product 84 reset button 8 reset Edge 9 rest time 22 routes 50 creating 50 deleting 52 finding 51 S satellite icon 9 Satellite page 52 satellite signals acquiring 13 serial number 84 setup screens 12 Smart Recording 62 software license agreement 90 software version 56 specifications 81 speed alerts 25 data fields 67 zones 60, 68 spoke magnet 17 storage 80 V T warranty 87 waterproof 81 workouts 30 time changing 58 data fields 68 timer icon 9 time alert 24 time zone 58 setting 19 tir
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