Garmin Edge 500 Owners Manual

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Training with Your Edge
5. Select  Duration to specify how the 
step will be measured. 
For example, select  Distance to end 
the step after a specific distance. 
If you select  Open, you can press 
LAP to end the step during your 
workout.
6.  If necessary, enter a value in the 
field below Duration.
7.  Select  Target to choose your goal 
during the step.
For example, select  Heart Rate 
to maintain a consistent heart rate 
during the step. 
8.  If necessary, select a target...

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Training with Your Edge
For example, you can repeat a 
5-mile step for 60 minutes or 
until your heart rate reaches 160 
bpm.
3.  In the Back To Step field, select a 
step to repeat.
4.  If necessary, select  Yes in the Rest 
Lap field.
5.  Press BACK to continue.
Starting a w orkout
1. Press and hold MENU. 
2.  Select  Training > Workouts.
3.  Select the workout.
4.  Select  Do Workout. 
5.  Press START.
6.  Go for a ride.
7.  Press  PAGE to view the data pages:
After you...

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Training with Your Edge
8. Press BACK to save and to exit.
Deleting a w orkout
1. Press and hold MENU. 
2.  Select  Training > Workouts.
3.  Select the workout.
4.  Select  Delete Workout > Yes. 

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ANT+ Sensors
ANT+ Sensors
The Edge is compatible with the 
following ANT+ accessories:
• Heart rate monitor ( page 21)
•  GSC 10 speed and cadence sensor 
(page 25)
•  Third-party ANT+ sensors  
(page 30)
For information about purchasing 
additional accessories, go to   
http://buy.garmin.com .
Tips for Pairing ANT+ 
Sensors with Your Garmin 
Device
• Make sure that the ANT+ sensor 
is compatible with your Garmin 
device.
•  Before you pair the ANT+ sensor 
with your Garmin...

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ANT+ Sensors
Putting on the Heart rate 
Monitor
 CAUTION
The heart rate monitor may cause 
chafing when used for long periods 
of time. To alleviate this issue, apply 
an anti-friction lubricant or gel to 
the center of the hard strap where it 
contacts your skin. 
Do not use gels or lubricants that 
contain sunscreen. Do not apply 
anti-friction gel or lubricant on the 
electrodes.
Wear the heart rate monitor directly on 
your skin, just below your breastplate. 
It should be...

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Using the Heart rate 
Monitor
1. Turn on the Edge. 
2.  Bring the Edge within range (3 m) 
of the heart rate monitor. 
3.  Press and hold MENU.
4.  Select  Settings > Bike Settings > 
Heart Rate > ANT+ HR.
5.  Select  Yes > Rescan.
6.  Press BACK to return to the main 
menu.
When the heart rate monitor is 
paired, a message appears and the 
 heart rate icon appears on the 
main menu.
7.  Customize optional data fields 
(page 36).
8.  Go for a ride. 
TIP: If heart...

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Heart rate Zones
% of Maximum 
Heart rate or 
resting Heart 
ratePerceived Exertion
Benefits
150% to 60% Relaxed, easy pace; rhythmic 
breathing Beginning-level aerobic 
training; reduces stress
2 60% to 70% Comfortable pace; slightly 
deeper breathing, conversation 
possible Basic cardiovascular 
training; good recovery 
pace
3 70% to 80% Moderate pace; more difficult to 
hold conversation Improved aerobic capacity; 
optimal cardiovascular 
training
4 80% to 90%...

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About Heart rate Zones
 CAUTION 
Consult your physician to specify heart 
rate zones that are appropriate for your 
fitness level and health condition. 
Many athletes use heart rate zones 
to measure and increase their 
cardiovascular strength and improve 
their level of fitness. A heart rate zone 
is a specified range of heartbeats per 
minute. The five commonly accepted 
heart rate zones are numbered from 1 
to 5 according to increasing intensity. 
How do heart...

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ANT+ Sensors
2. Use a coin to twist the cover 
counter-clockwise so the arrow on 
the cover points to  OPEN. 
3.  Remove the cover and battery. 
4.  Wait 30 seconds. 
5.  Insert the new battery with the 
positive side facing up.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage 
or lose the O-ring gasket on the 
cover. 
6.  Use a coin to twist the cover 
clockwise so the arrow on the cover 
points to CLOSE.Installing the GSC 10
Both magnets must be aligned with 
their respective indication lines...

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Reset 
button 
Cable  ties
Indication 
line
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.
Cable 
tie
Pedal Magnet on Crank Arm
Indication 
line
4. Unscrew the spoke magnet from the 
plastic...