Garmin Edge 500 Owners Manual

							EDGE® 500
GPS-ENABLED CYCLING COMPUTER
owner’s manual 
						

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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 Garmin Connect  .............. 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 ............................... 32
Viewing History ........................ 32
Viewing Distance and Time   Totals  ..................................... 32
Deleting History  ....................... 33
Data Recording ........................33 
						

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Data Management .............34
Connecting the USB Cable  .....34
Loading Files  ........................... 34
Deleting Files  ........................... 35
Settings ............................. 36
Customizing Your Data Fields  . 36
Data Fields  .............................. 37
Changing Your System   Settings  ................................. 40
Changing Your User Profile  Settings  ................................. 42
Updating Your Bike Profile  ....... 42
Switching Bikes  ....................... 43
Changing the Start Notice  ....... 43
Speed Zones  ........................... 43
GPS Settings  ........................... 44
Setting Elevation Points ...........45
Appendix  ........................... 46
Registering Your Device  .......... 46
About the Edge  ........................46
Updating the Software  ............. 46Contacting Garmin Product 
 
Support  ................................. 46
Using the Backlight  .................. 47
Buying Optional Accessories  ... 47
Specifications  .......................... 47
Wheel Size and   
Circumference  ....................... 50
Activity Classes  .......................52
Troubleshooting  ....................... 53
Index .................................. 55 
						

							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 first 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
™ (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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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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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 
notchesRubber  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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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 
▼ or ▲ to view choices 
and change the default selection. 
•  Press ENTER to make a selection.
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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Buttons
Each Edge button has multiple 
functions. 
ButtonDescription
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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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 44.
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 .