quick start manual EDGE® 500 GPS-ENABLED CYCLING COMPUTER
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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 first time, complete the following tasks: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Charge the Edge (page 2). Install the Edge (page 2). Turn on the Edge (page 4). Acquire satellites (page 6). Set up the optional heart rate monitor (page 6) and the optional GSC™ 10 (page 7). 6.
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. 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.
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 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.
Turning on the Edge Press and hold POWER to turn on the Edge. Configuring the Edge The first time you turn 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 and to view choices and change the default selection. • Press ENTER to make a selection.
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. Edge 500 Quick Start Manual 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.
Acquiring Satellite Signals Putting on the Heart Rate Monitor 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. 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. It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire signals.
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 heart rate message appears, and the icon appears on the main menu.
Reset button Indication line Indication line Cable ties GSC 10 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. 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. 8 Cable tie Pedal Magnet on Crank Arm 4. Unscrew the spoke magnet from the plastic piece. 5.
Sensor arm indication line Spoke magnet GSC 10 Pedal magnet GSC 10 and Magnet Alignment 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 Start 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.
Going for a Ride Saving Your Ride Data 1. Press and hold MENU to view the timer page. Using Garmin Connect Before you can record history, you must acquire satellite signals (page 6). Press and hold RESET to save your ride data and reset the timer. Garmin Connect is web-based software for storing and analyzing your data. 1. Go to www.garminconnect.com /start. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Press START to start the timer. History is only recorded while the timer is running. 3.
Transferring History to Your Computer 1. Connect the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port. 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 Owner’s Manual. 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select Settings > Bike Settings > Data Fields. 3. Select one of the pages.
4. Select the number of data fields you want to see on this page. Edge Temperature Readings You can customize the Edge to display temperature in a data field. To turn off an optional page, set the number of data fields to zero. 5. Use , , and ENTER to change the data fields. 6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each page you want to customize. 12 Note: The Edge may display temperature readings that are higher than the actual air temperature if the Edge is placed in direct sunlight or held in your hand.
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. TA-2012/1220 © 2009–2012 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Zangshu 2nd Road, Xizhi Dist. New Taipei City, 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.
