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 zone or 
enter a custom range. 
For example, you can select a heart 
rate zone. Each time you exceed 
or drop below the specified heart 
rate, the Edge beeps and displays a 
message.  9. 
If necessary, select  Yes in the Rest 
Lap field.
During a rest lap, the timer 
continues to run and data is 
recorded.
10.  Press BACK to continue.
11.  Repeat steps 4–9 to add another 
new step. 
repeating w orkout Steps
Before you can repeat a workout step, 
you must create a workout with at least 
one step.
1. Select  Add New Step .
2.  In the Duration field, select an 
option.
• Select  Repeat to repeat a step 
one or more times.
For example, you can repeat a 
5-mile step ten times.
•  Select  Repeat Until to repeat a 
step for a specific duration.  
						

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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 begin a workout, the Edge 
displays each step of the workout, 
the goal (if any), and current workout 
data. 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. 
Ending a Step
Press LAP to end a step early. 
Stopping a w
orkout
1. Press STOP to stop the timer. 
2.  Press and hold RESET to save 
your ride data and reset the timer.
Editing a w orkout Using the 
Edge
1.  Press and hold MENU. 
2.  Select  Training > Workouts.
3.  Select the workout.
4.  Select  Edit Workout.
5.  Select the step. 
6.  Select  Edit Step.
7.  Make any necessary changes, and 
press BACK to continue.  
						

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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 device, move  10 m away from other ANT+ 
sensors. 
•  Bring the Garmin device within 
range (3 m) of the ANT+ sensor.
•  After you pair the first time, your 
Garmin device automatically 
recognizes the ANT+ sensor each 
time it is activated. This process 
occurs automatically when you 
turn on the Garmin device and 
only takes a few seconds when 
the sensors are activated and 
functioning correctly. 
•  When paired, your Garmin device 
only receives data from your 
sensor, and you can go near other 
sensors.  
						

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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 snug enough to stay in 
place during your ride.
1.  Push one tab on the strap through 
the slot in the heart rate monitor.
Heart rate Monitor (Back)
Electrodes
Heart rate Monitor (Front)
Slot
Tab
Heart rate Monitor Strap
2. Press the tab down.
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. 
						

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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 rate data does not appear 
or if you have erratic heart rate data, 
you may have to tighten the strap on  your chest or warm up for 5 to 10 
minutes (see
 page 31). 
Viewing Your Heart rate Zones 
and Settings
The Edge uses your user profile 
information from the initial setup to 
determine your heart rate zones. 
1. Press and hold MENU.
2.  Select  Settings > Bike Settings > 
Heart Rate > HR Zones.
NOTE: You can customize your 
maximum heart rate, resting  heart rate, 
and heart rate zones using Garmin 
Connect ( page 8). 
						

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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% Fast pace and a bit 
uncomfortable; breathing 
forceful Improved anaerobic 
capacity and threshold; 
improved speed
5 90% to 100% Sprinting pace, unsustainable 
for long period of time; labored 
breathing Anaerobic and muscular 
endurance; increased 
power 
						

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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 rate zones affect 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 specific heart rate 
zones can help you improve  cardiovascular capacity and 
strength.
•  Knowing your heart rate zones can 
prevent you from overtraining and 
can decrease your risk of injury.
replacing the Heart rate 
Monitor Battery
The heart rate monitor contains a 
user -replaceable CR2032 battery. 
NOTE: Contact your local waste 
disposal department to properly 
dispose of batteries. 
1.  Locate the circular battery cover on 
the back of the heart rate monitor. 
						

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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 for the 
Edge to receive data. 
1. Place the GSC 10 on the rear chain 
stay (on the side opposite the drive 
train). 
NOTE: Place the flat rubber pad 
or the triangle-shaped rubber pad 
between the GSC 10 and the chain 
stay for stability.  
						

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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 piece. 
5.  Place the spoke in the groove of the 
plastic piece and tighten slightly. 
The spoke magnet can face away 
from the GSC 10 if there is not 
enough room between the sensor 
arm and the spoke. The spoke 
magnet must line up with the 
indication line on the sensor arm.