3. INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction......................... 5 Using Time and Distance
About This Manual .............5 Alerts .......................... 24
Using Speed Alerts .......... 25
Getting Started.................... 6 Using Heart Rate Alerts ... 26
Charge the Battery .............6 Using Cadence Alerts ...... 27
Position the Edge .............10 Virtual Partner™ ................28
Configure the Edge ..........12 Workouts: Quick, Interval,
Acquire Satellite and Advanced .............29
Signals..........................13 Using Workouts ............... 30
Position the Heart Rate Quick Workouts ............... 30
Monitor .........................14 Interval Workouts ............. 32
Position the GSC10 Advanced Workouts ......... 33
Sensor ..........................16 Courses .............................39
Set Your User Profile ........19 Creating Courses ............. 39
Set Your Bike Profile ........20 Using a Course ................ 40
Change the Backlight and History ............................... 43
Contrast Settings ........21 Viewing History ................ 43
Training.............................. 22 Deleting History ............... 46
Auto Pause® .....................22 Navigation ......................... 47
Auto Lap® .........................22 Navigating with the Map ..47
Alerts .................................24
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Marking and Finding Sensor Pairing ..................74
Locations .....................48 Training with Cadence ....76
Navigating with Routes....50 Barometric Altimeter ........76
Viewing GPS Tire Size and
Information...................52 Circumference .............77
Customizing ...................... 54 Garmin Training Center ...79
Setting Up Custom Data Caring for the Edge ..........80
Fields ............................54 Specifications ..................81
Changing System Product Registration ........84
Contact Garmin................ 84
Settings ........................56
Updating User Profile.......59 Warning .............................85
Changing Bike Profile ......59 Caution ..............................86
Setting Zones....................60 Limited Warranty ..............87
Speed Zones ................... 60 FCC Compliance...............88
Heart Rate Zones ........... 61 Software License
Data Recording .................62 Agreement....................90
CE Compliance .................90
Appendix ........................... 64
Edge Data Fields ..............64 Index .................................. 91
Edge Accessories.............70
Viewing Heart Rate Data ..71
Training with Heart Rate
Zones ............................71
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5. INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION History–view and manage your
Edge history data.
Thank you for choosing the
Garmin® Edge™! Track your Navigation–learn about the
cycling activities using this navigating features of your Edge,
advanced GPS-enabled including how to save and find
computer. locations, create routes, and view
the satellite page.
About This Manual Customizing–configure your
To get the most out of your Edge, Edge settings to fit your training
review this manual and the Edge needs.
Quick Reference Guide. Appendix–review specifications,
Getting Started–charge your cleaning instructions, information
Edge, position and use the heart about Garmin Training Center™,
rate monitor and GSC10 speed and optional accessories. Be sure
and cadence sensor, and set up to read the safety information in
the Edge for your first ride. this section to learn how to use
your Edge safely and responsibly.
Training–customize alerts and
create workouts and courses on Index–contains a comprehensive
your Edge. index by subject.
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6. GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED WARNING: Be sure the mini-USB
port, weather cap, and surrounding
Follow the instructions in this area are thoroughly dry before
section to set up and begin using charging or connecting to a personal
your Edge. computer to prevent corrosion.
To charge the Edge:
Charge the Battery 1. Turn the Edge over and pull
The Edge is powered by a built-in
back the weather cap from
lithium-ion battery that you can
the mini-USB port on the back
recharge with the A/C charger
of the unit.
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. mini-USB port under
weather cap
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7. 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.
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8. GETTING STARTED
Buttons 1 power
• Press and hold to turn
unit on/off.
• Press to turn backlight
on/off.
1 2 mode
• Press to switch modes.
6 5 • Press to return to the
previous page.
2 • Press and hold to
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switch bike profiles.
3 reset/lap
3
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4
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• Press and hold to reset
the timer.
• Press to create a new
lap.
4 start/stop
Press to start/stop the
timer.
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9. GETTING STARTED
5 up/down Icons
• Press to highlight
options. Battery icon shows the
• Press to scroll through current battery charge
level.
menus and data fields.
Satellite icon changes
• Press to adjust contrast from blank to 3D when
when on the Satellite receiving satellite
page. signals.
6 enter USB connection icon
appears when you
Press to select options connect the Edge to
and to acknowledge your computer using
messages. the USB cable.
NOTE: Press mode and reset/lap Timer icon appears
simultaneously to reset the unit. when timer starts.
Heart Rate icon is
constant (no flashing X)
when receiving data.
Cadence icon is
constant (no flashing X)
when receiving data.
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10. GETTING STARTED
Position the Edge release
wedge
(optional)
For best results, position the lever
Edge with the face oriented
toward the sky. This position
allows the GPS antenna to
acquire satellite information
quickly. bike mount
You can install the bike mount
For horizontal bars: Separate
to the stem or handlebars. The
and remove the top part of the
stem installation (shown here)
mount, turn it 90 degrees, and
provides a more sturdy location.
replace. Continue with step 2.
The optional wedge should be
used under the mount for a better For bars with a diameter less
viewing angle. than 1 in (25.4 mm): Place the
additional rubber pad under
To install the Edge on your the bike mount to increase the
bike stem: diameter of the bar. The rubber
1. Place the wedge on the bike pad also keeps the mount from
stem, and then place the bike slipping. Continue with step 2.
mount on the wedge. Make
sure the release lever is on
the left.
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2. Attach the bike mount 4. Slide the unit left until it snaps
securely using two cable ties. into place.
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.
Top view of Edge being mounted
on a horizontal bar.
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To release the unit:
Press down on the release lever,
and slide the unit to the right.
release lever
cable ties
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12. GETTING STARTED
Configure the Edge
When you first turn on your Edge, the following setup screens appear.
Follow the on-screen instructions:
1 2 3
4 5
Screens 4 and
5 apply to Edge
305 only.
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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. Wait while the Edge searches
On the Satellite page, the for satellites. For best reception,
available satellites are flashing make sure the Edge is facing up.
while the Edge searches for Stand still in an open area, and
satellite signals. Acquired do not begin moving until the
satellites and each corresponding Satellite page disappears. After
bar below change to solid. The the Satellite page disappears,
GPS accuracy appears at the top you can begin your ride.
of the page. NOTE: To turn off GPS receiver and
use the Edge indoors, see page 56.
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14. GETTING STARTED
Position the Heart information on customizing the
data fields on your Edge.
Rate Monitor
NOTE: The heart rate monitor is an To use the heart rate monitor:
accessory for the Edge 305 only. 1. Push one tab on the elastic
strap through the slot in the
Wear the heart rate (HR) monitor
heart rate monitor.
directly on your skin, just below
the breastplate. It should be snug 2. Wet both sensors on the back
enough to stay in place during of the heart rate monitor to
your workout. To view heart rate create a strong connection
information on your Edge during between your pulse and the
a workout, you must add it to the transmitter.
data fields on one of the data
pages. See page 54 for more
sensors
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3. Place the heart rate monitor 6. Bring it within range (3
directly on your skin, just meters) of the heart rate
below the breastplate. Wrap monitor. The heart rate
the strap around your chest monitor automatically
and attach the strap to the transmits your heart rate
other side of the heart rate to the Edge, and the heart
monitor. rate icon changes from
NOTE: If you have trouble with
flashing to constant.
erratic heart rate readings, position
the transmitter on your back instead
TIP: Be sure to move away from
of your chest, or try applying
other heart rate monitors while the
electrode gel.
Edge is trying to “pair” with your heart
rate monitor and begin receiving
4. Tighten or loosen the strap as
heart rate data. Once the Edge pairs
necessary so that it fits snugly with your heart rate monitor, you can
against your body. go near other heart rate monitors. For
5. Turn on the Edge. more information on pairing, training,
and troubleshooting, see pages
71-75.
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Position the GSC10 To install the GSC10:
1. Place the GSC10 on the
Sensor rear chain stay (on the side
NOTE: The GSC10 is an accessory opposite of the drive train).
for the Edge 305 only.
Loosely attach the GSC10
The Edge 305 CAD includes a using two cable ties.
wireless speed and cadence
sensor. Both magnets must be
aligned with their respective
indication lines for the Edge
to receive data. 1 GSC10 on rear chain stay
reset button
cable ties
indication
line
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2. Attach the pedal magnet
to the crank arm using the 2 Pedal magnet on crank arm
adhesive mount and a cable cable tie
indication
tie. Make sure the pedal line
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 4. Unscrew and move the
the spoke in the groove of sensor arm to within 5 mm of
the plastic piece and tighten the spoke magnet. You can
slightly. The magnet can face also tilt the GSC10 closer to
away from GSC10 if there is either magnet for improved
not enough room between alignment.
sensor arm and spoke. Make
sure the magnet is aligned
with the sensor arm indication
line.
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5. Press the Reset button on the NOTE: The LED blinks for the first
GSC10. The LED light turns 60 passes after a reset. Press
red, then green. Pedal to test Reset again if you require additional
the sensor alignment. The passes.
red LED blinks each time the 6. When everything is aligned
crank arm passes the sensor, and working correctly, tighten
and the green LED blinks the cable ties, sensor arm,
each time the wheel magnet and spoke magnet.
passes the sensor arm.
3 Spoke magnet on wheel
spoke
magnet
pedal
magnet
sensor arm
indication
line
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Set Your User Profile
The Edge uses information Select the
that you enter about yourself to arrows to
move left or
calculate calorie consumption. right within a
Set your user profile before you field.
begin using the Edge to ensure
it is recording accurate workout
data.
If you are setting your user profile
To set your user profile:
for the first time (Edge 305 with
1. Press mode to access the
heart rate monitor), a Max HR
Main Menu.
message appears. Select Yes to
2. Select Settings > User adjust your maximum heart rate
Profile. calculation based on your user
3. Enter your Gender, Birth profile.
Date, and Weight.
TIP: When finished selecting options
or entering values on your Edge,
press the mode button to exit the
field or page.
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Set Your Bike Profile 5. If you have an Edge 305
You can set up to three profiles. with the GSC10 speed and
cadence sensor on your bike,
To set your bike profile: select the Sensor Mounted
1. Press mode to access the check box.
Main Menu. 6. In the Wheel Size field, select
2. Select Settings > Bike Auto to have the GSC10
Profile. 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. Select the bike profile you
wish to use.
4. Enter the Bike Weight.
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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 NOTE: You can also adjust the
the backlight stays on. Use a screen contrast on the Satellite page
short backlight timeout setting using the arrows.
to conserve battery power.
4. Select the amount of screen
contrast.
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22. TRAINING
TRAINING distance as Rest Distance. To
add these data fields to a custom
The Edge offers several training page, see page 54.
features and optional settings.
Use your Edge to set goals NOTE: Rest time and distance for
and alerts, train with a Virtual Auto Pause are not stored in history.
Partner™, program workouts, and
plan courses based on existing Auto Lap®
rides. You can use Auto Lap to
automatically mark the lap at a
Auto Pause® specific position or after you have
You can set the Edge to pause traveled a specific distance. This
the timer automatically during setting is helpful for comparing
your ride when you stop moving your performance over different
or your speed drops below a parts of a ride (each 5K or a
custom value. This setting is major hill, for example).
helpful if your course includes
stop lights or other places where To set Auto Pause/Lap:
you need to slow down or stop. 1. Press mode to access the
Main Menu.
When you turn on Auto Pause,
the Edge stores any paused time 2 Select Training > Auto
as Rest Time and any paused Pause/Lap.
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3. In the Auto Timer Pause • Start And Lap–triggers
field, select When Stopped the lap counter at the GPS
or Custom Speed to enter a location where you press
value. the start button and at any
locations during the ride
where you press the lap
button.
• Mark And Lap–triggers the
lap counter at a specific
GPS location marked
before the ride and at any
locations during the ride
4. In the Auto Lap Trigger field, where you press the lap
select By Distance to enter button.
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.
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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 3. In the Time Alert field, select
amount of time or distance. When Once or Repeat.
you reach your goal, the Edge
4. Enter a time in the Alert At
beeps and displays a message.
field.
To set a time or distance alert:
1. Press mode to access the
Main Menu.
2. Select Training > Alerts >
Time/Dist Alert.
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5. In the Distance Alert field, To set a speed alert:
select Once or Repeat. 1. Press mode to access the
6. Enter a distance in the Alert Main Menu.
At field. 2. Select Training > Alerts >
Speed Alert.
Using Speed Alerts
Speed alerts notify you if you 3. In the Fast Speed Alert field,
exceed or drop below a custom select a Speed Zone from the
speed setting during your ride. menu or select Custom to
enter your own alert value.
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.
4. Repeat for the Slow Speed
Alert.
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26. TRAINING
Using Heart Rate Alerts To set a heart rate alert:
NOTE: Heart rate alerts are a feature 1. Press mode to access the
of the Edge 305 only. Main Menu.
2. Select Training > Alerts >
Similar to speed alerts, the heart HR Alert.
rate alert notifies you if your heart
rate exceeds or drops below 3. In the Min HR Alert field,
a specific number of beats per select a zone from the menu
minute (bpm). or select Custom to specify
your own alert value.
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. For more about
setting your heart rate zones, see
page 61. For more information
about training with heart rate
zones, see page 71.
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4. Repeat for the Max HR Alert. To set a cadence alert:
The maximum value allowed 1. Press mode to access the
is 235 bpm. Main Menu.
NOTE: When entering custom 2. Select Training > Alerts >
heart rate values, you must set your Cadence Alert.
minimum and maximum alerts at 3. In the Fast Cadence Alert
least 5 bpm apart.
field, select On.
4. Enter a value in the Alert
Using Cadence Alerts
Above field. The maximum
NOTE: Cadence alerts are a feature
cadence value allowed is 255.
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.
5. Repeat for the Slow Cadence
Alert.
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28. TRAINING
Virtual Partner™ To see Virtual Partner data:
Your Virtual Partner is a 1. Set up a quick workout or
unique tool designed to help course.
you meet your training goals. 2. Press mode to see the
The Virtual Partner competes Workout or Course page.
with you during quick workouts 3. Press start.
and courses. The Virtual Partner
4. Press enter to scroll through
“rides” alongside (top bike
the workout or course data
graphic) of you. Your current time,
pages.
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 Virtual Partner
is black (as shown). You
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29. TRAINING
To turn off Virtual Partner: Workouts: Quick,
1. Press mode to access the
Main Menu.
Interval, and Advanced
From the Main Menu, select
2. Select Training > Virtual Training > Workouts to choose
Partner. the type of workout right for you.
3. In the Virtual Partner field,
select Off.
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.
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Using Workouts Quick Workouts
During your workout, press mode For quick workouts, you enter
to see the Workout data page. your time, distance, or pace
When you complete all steps goals, and the Edge displays
in your workout, the “Workout the Virtual Partner to help you
Finished!” message appears. achieve them. It is easy to set
up one of the following quick
To end a workout early: workouts with your Edge:
1. Press mode to access the
Main Menu. • Distance and time
2. Select Training > Stop • Time and speed
Workout. • Distance and speed
To end an interval or advanced
workout step early:
Press the lap/reset button.
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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. 7. Press start to begin your
5. Check the third field to quick workout.
ensure that calculation seems
reasonable. If not, make
changes to the top two fields.
6. Select Done?.
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32. TRAINING
Interval Workouts To create an interval workout:
You can create simple and 1. Press mode to access the
challenging interval workouts with Main Menu.
your Edge based on the following 2. Select Training > Workouts
criteria: > Interval.
• Ride a certain distance and 3. Select an option from the
rest for a certain amount of Interval Workout page.
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 4. Enter distance or time values
certain distance. into the appropriate fields.
5. In the Reps field, enter
number of times you want to
repeat each interval.
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6. To add an extra lap for warm lap. When you are finished
up and for cool down, select cooling down, press lap to end
Warmup & Cooldown. your workout.
7. Select Done?. 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
Use the Edge to create and save
8. Press start to begin your advanced workouts that include
interval workout. goals for each workout step and
varied distances, times, and
If you selected Warmup & rest laps. Once you create and
Cooldown, press lap at the save a workout, you can use the
end of your warm up lap to start Garmin Training Center software
your first interval. At the end of to schedule the workout for a
your last interval, the Forerunner particular day. Scheduling allows
automatically starts a cooldown you save setup time by planning
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34. TRAINING
workouts in advance and storing Otherwise, the workout will be
them on your Edge. For more overwritten when you load workouts
information about Garmin from Garmin Training Center to your
Training Center, see page 79. unit.
Creating Advanced To create an advanced workout
Workouts using the Edge:
Garmin recommends that you 1. Press mode to access the
use the Garmin Training Center Main Menu.
software to create workouts 2. Select Training > Workouts
and transfer them to your Edge. > Advanced > <Create
However, you can also create New>.
and save an advanced workout 3. Enter a descriptive workout
directly on your Edge. Note that name in the top field (for
you cannot use the Edge to example, 40KHILLS).
schedule workouts; you must use
4. Select “1. Open No Target.”
Garmin Training Center.
Select Edit Step.
NOTE: Garmin Training Center
serves as the “master list” of
advanced workouts. If you create
a workout on the Edge, be sure to
transfer it to Garmin Training Center.
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NOTE: Heart rate and cadence
targets are for the Edge 305 only.
8. Enter a target value from the
menu. For example, if your
target is heart rate, select a
heart rate zone or enter a
custom range. Select None
if you do not want to set a
5. In the Duration field, select target for this step.
how long you want the step to 9. Below Target, enter a
last. If you select Open, you goal value for this step (if
can end the step during your necessary).
workout by pressing lap. 10. If this is a rest lap, select
6. Below Duration, enter the the Rest Lap field, and then
value where you want the select Yes. (Creating rest
step to end. laps affects your workout
7. In the Target field, select your history; see “Viewing Workout
goal during the step (Speed, History.”)
Heart Rate, Cadence, or 11. Press mode to continue
None). setting up this workout.
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12. To enter another step, select
<Add New Step>. Then
repeat steps 5–11.
To repeat steps:
1. Select <Add New Step>.
2. In the Duration field, select
Repeat.
3. In the Back to Step field,
select the step you want to 5. Press mode to continue.
return to. Starting Advanced
4. In the Number of Reps Workouts
field, enter the number of Once you begin an advanced
repetitions. workout, the Edge displays each
step of the workout, including
the name of the step, the goal (if
any), and current workout data.
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To start an advanced workout: An audible alarm sounds when
1. Press mode to access the you are about to finish a workout
Main Menu. step. A message appears,
2. Select Training > Workouts counting down the time or
> Advanced. distance until a new step begins.
At any time during the advanced
3. Select the workout you want
workout, you can press the lap
to start.
button to end a step early.
4. Select Do Workout.
5. Press start to begin your Editing Advanced
advanced workout. Workouts
You can edit workouts within
NOTE: From the Workout page,
press enter to view more data. Garmin Training Center or directly
in the Edge. However, if you
edit workouts in the Edge, your
changes may be temporary.
Garmin Training Center serves
as the “master list” of advanced
workouts: if you edit a workout
in the Edge, the changes will be
overwritten the next time you
transfer workouts from Garmin
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Training Center. To make a To delete an advanced
permanent change to a workout, workout:
edit the workout in Garmin 1. Press mode to access the
Training Center and then transfer Main Menu.
it to your Edge. 2. Select Training > Workouts
> Advanced.
To edit an advanced workout:
1. Press mode to access the 3. Select the workout you want
Main Menu. to delete. Select Delete
Workout.
2. Select Training > Workouts
> Advanced. 4. Select Yes to delete the
workout.
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.
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Courses You can also create a course
Another way you can use the (without course points) on your
Edge for custom training is to Edge.
create and edit courses based
To create a course on your
on a previously recorded activity.
Edge:
You can follow the course trying
1. Press mode to access the
to match or exceed previously set
Main Menu.
goals. You can also race against
the Virtual Partner when training 2. Select Training > Courses >
with courses. To turn on Virtual <Create New>.
Partner, see page 28. 3. From the History page, select
a previous ride on which to
Creating Courses base your course.
Garmin recommends that you
4. Enter a descriptive course
use the Garmin Training Center
name in the top field (for
software to create courses and
example, 10KFLAT).
course points. Then you can
transfer them to your Edge. For 5. Press mode to exit.
more information, see the Garmin
Training Center Help system.
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Adding Course Points Course Data Pages
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.
From the Course page, press
Using a Course enter to view additional course
To start a course: data on the bottom half of the
1. Press mode to access the screen including the course
Main Menu. map, elevation graph, and Virtual
2. Select Training > Courses. Partner data. You can customize
3. Select a course from the list. the top half of the Course page
(up to four data fields). See
4. Select Do Course.
pages 54–55.
5. Press start. History is
recorded even if you are not Press mode to see your course
on the course. on the map.
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Course
point
Your current
position
Your previous
performance Off Course Options
You can include a warmup
The gray triangle shows your
before you actually begin your
previous performance.
course. Press start to begin the
The black triangle shows your course, and then warm up as
current position. normal. Be sure to stay away
from your course path as you
Press mode again to see the
warm up. When you are ready to
Compass page. If you have not
begin, head toward your course.
entered the course, the compass
When you are on any part of the
points you toward the course and
course path, the Edge displays
the fields display your current
an “On Course” message and
distance from the course and the
synchronizes the gray and
estimated time to arrival.
black triangles.
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If you stray away from the 4. Edit the course name.
course, the Edge displays an 5. Press mode to exit.
“Off Course” message. The gray
triangle continues on the course To delete a course:
without you. Use the Compass 1. Press mode to access the
page or Map page to find your Main Menu.
way back to the course. 2. Select Training > Courses.
To end a course manually: 3. Select the course you want to
delete. Select Delete Course.
1. Press mode to access the
4. Select Yes to delete the
Main Menu.
course.
2. Select Training > Stop
5. Press mode to exit.
Course.
To edit a course name:
1. Press mode to access the
Main Menu.
2. Select Training > Courses.
3. Select the workout you
want to change. Select Edit
Course.
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43. HISTORY
HISTORY NOTE: No data is recorded while the
timer is stopped.
Your Edge automatically saves
all training data (when the timer Viewing History
is started) and can hold up to After you have finished a ride,
two years (1000 laps) of data you Edge stores history data that
in memory. When the memory you can view by day, week, or
is full, your oldest Edge data is totals.
overwritten. Load your history
into the Garmin Training Center To view history by day:
software periodically to keep 1. Press mode to access the
track of all of your workouts. You Main Menu.
can view the data on your Edge 2. Select History > By Day.
or transfer the history to the 3. Press to scroll through the
Garmin Training Center software, list. As you scroll, summary
where you can analyze your data. details appear below the list.
History data includes time, 4. Select an entry to view
distance, calories, average details. Select View Laps for
speed, maximum speed, altitude, additional lap detail.
and detailed lap information.
Edge 305 history data also
includes heart rate and cadence.
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About Lap Detail To view laps on map:
The Edge displays history details 1. While viewing details for a
differently, depending on the history entry, select View
type of training you did. Details Laps.
of a quick workout appear on 2. Select a lap in the list.
one summary page. Details of
3. Select View on Map.
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.
4. Press the and arrows
to zoom in and out on the
map. When you are finished
viewing the lap, select Next
to view the next lap. Press
mode to exit.
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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.
To delete laps or entire trips 4. Select a week to view details
from history: in that week by day.
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.
NOTE: To delete more or all of your
Edge history, see “Deleting History”
on page 46.
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46. HISTORY
To view history totals: To delete workout history:
1. Press mode to access the 1. Press mode to access the
Main Menu. Main Menu.
2. Select History > History 2. Select History > Delete.
Totals. Totals appear for
distance, time, and calories
for all of your saved workouts.
3. Select View Weeks to see a
list of weeks.
Deleting History
After you have transferred
several months of Edge data to
Garmin Training Center, you may
want to delete the history from 3. Select Keep 1 Month, Keep
your unit. 3 Months, or Delete All.
Select Yes to confirm.
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47. NAVIGATION NAVIGATION
NAVIGATION you exactly where you have
traveled. This dotted line is called
Use the GPS navigation features a track. At the bottom of the map,
of your Edge to view your ride on you can view the zoom level.
a map, mark and save locations To zoom in or out on the map,
you want to remember, and press the and arrows. At
create routes. 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.
points to
North
Navigating with the zoom
level
Map
Press mode to see the Map you
page. When you start the timer
and begin to move, a tiny dotted
line appears on the map, showing
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Marking and Finding symbol
Locations
location
A location is a point on the map
name
that you store in memory. If you
want to remember landmarks or coordinates
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 To mark a location using
locations at any time. coordinates:
1. Press mode to access the
To mark your location:
Main Menu.
1. Go to a place where you want
to mark a location. 2. Select Navigation > Mark
Location.
2. Press mode to access the
Main Menu. 3. Use the arrows to select
the coordinates. Enter the
3. Select Navigation > Mark
latitude and longitude of the
Location.
location you want to mark.
4. Select a symbol.
3. Make other changes as
5. Enter a descriptive location necessary, and select OK.
name in the top field.
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To find and go to a location: 6. Select Go To. Follow the line
1. Press mode to access the on the map to the location.
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 7. Press mode to view the
the list. Compass page. The arrow
points toward the location.
5. Select the location.
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To stop navigating to a 3. Select List All to find and
location: delete a specific location or
1. Press mode to access the select Delete All.
Main Menu. 4. Select Yes to confirm.
2. Select Navigation > Stop Go
To. Navigating with
To edit a location: Routes
1. Press mode to access the A route provides straight line
Main Menu. directions between two or more
2. Select Navigation > Find > points on the map. After you
List All. create locations, you can use
these points to build routes. Then
3. Select the location. you can save the routes and use
4. Select the name or symbol, them to navigate at any time. The
and make changes. Compass page also appears for
5. Press mode to exit. routes.
To delete a location: To create a route:
1. Press mode to access the 1. Press mode to access the
Main Menu. Main Menu.
2. Select Navigation > Find. 2. Select Navigation > Routes.
3. Select New.
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4. Select the dotted line, and To find and follow a route:
press enter to add a location. 1. Press mode to access the
5. Select the location from the Main Menu.
list, and then select Use. 2. Select Navigation > Routes.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add 3. Select the route you want to
more locations to your route. follow. Select Navigate.
7. When you are finished adding 4. Press start/stop. Your route
locations, select Navigate. appears on the Map page as
8. Press start/stop. Your route a dark line connecting each
appears on the Map page as location.
a dark line connecting each To stop navigating a route:
location. 1. Press mode to access the
Main Menu.
2. Select Navigation > Stop
Route.
To edit a route:
1. Press mode to access the
Main Menu.
2. Select Navigation > Routes.
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3. Select the route you want to 3. Select the route you want to
edit. A menu appears. delete. A menu appears.
4. Select Edit. Then select a 4. Select Delete. Select Yes to
point to edit. confirm.
Review–view it on the map.
Insert–insert a point before
Viewing GPS
this point. Information
Remove–remove it from the The Satellite page displays
route. information about the GPS
signals the Edge is currently
Change–replace it with receiving. Press mode to access
another point the Satellite page.
Move–move it to another
place in the route.
5. When you are finished making
changes, select Navigate or
press mode to exit.
To delete a route:
1. Press mode to access Menu
mode.
2. Select Navigation > Routes.
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53. NAVIGATION
Each GPS satellite in space has About GPS
a specific number that identifies The Global Positioning System
it. The numbers of several GPS (GPS) is a satellite-based
satellites appear on the circular navigation system made up of a
graphic in the middle of the page. network of 24 satellites placed
The number corresponds to the into orbit by the United States
current position of that satellite in Department of Defense. GPS
space. Each highlighted number was originally intended for military
on the graphic corresponds to a applications, but in the 1980s,
satellite from which the Edge is the government made the system
currently receiving signals. The available for civilian use. GPS
black bars under the graphic works in any weather conditions,
represent the strength of each anywhere in the world, 24 hours
satellite signal received (the a day. There are no subscription
number of the satellite appears fees or setup charges to use
below each bar). GPS.
For more information, visit
www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
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54. CUSTOMIZING
CUSTOMIZING Setting Up Custom
You can customize data fields, Data Fields
general settings, bike and user You can set up custom data fields
profiles, heart rate and speed for the following Edge pages:
zones, and data recording. • Bike Computer 1
TIP: When finished selecting options • Bike Computer 2
or entering values on your Edge, • Map
press the mode button to exit.
• Workouts
To open the Setup Menu page: • Courses
Press mode to access the Main For a complete listing of the
Menu. Select Settings. available data fields for your
Edge, see pages 64–69.
To set data fields:
1. Press mode to access the
Main Menu.
2. Select Settings > Data
Fields.
3. Select one of the pages listed.
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4. Select the number of data Sample Data Field
fields you want to see on this Configurations
page.
5. Use the and arrows
and enter key to change the
data fields. Press mode when
done.
Default data fields for Bike
Computer 1 page
6. Repeat for each page you
wish to customize.
Optional data fields for Bike
Computer 1 page
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56. 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 To use the Edge indoors:
Main Menu. 1. Press mode to access the
Main Menu.
2. Select Settings > System >
General. From this page, you 2. Select Settings > System >
can change the GPS mode, General > GPS.
Text Language, Tones, and 3. Select GPS Off.
Page Mode Options. NOTE: When GPS is off, speed
About Edge and distance data are not available,
unless you are using the Edge 305
From the General Setup page,
with the GSC10. The next time you
select About Edge to to view turn on the Edge, it will search for
your software version, GPS satellite signals again.
version, and unit ID.
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To change display setup: 2. Select Settings > System >
1. Press mode to access the Map.
Main Menu. 3. Select the map Orientation:
2. Select Settings > System > North Up–display the map
Display. with North at the top.
3. From this page, you can Track Up–display the map
change the Backlight with your direction of travel at
Timeout and Contrast. 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. Press mode to access the
Main Menu.
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To change units setup: To change time setup:
1. Press mode to access the 1. Press mode to access the
Main Menu. Main Menu.
2. Select Settings > System.> 2. Select Settings > System >
Units. Time.
3. Select units of measure for 3. From this page, you can
distance and elevation. change the Time Format,
4. (Edge 305 only). Select Beats Time Zone, and Daylight
per Minute or % Max HR for Saving Time.
your heart rate data. For more
infomation on heart rate data,
see pages 71–75.
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59. CUSTOMIZING
To manage Edge 305 Updating User Profile
accessories: To update your user profile, see
1. Press mode to access the page 19.
Main Menu.
2. Select Settings > System > Changing Bike Profile
Accessories. You can save up to three bike
3. From this page, you can profiles on the Edge.
activate accessories and
select Restart Scan if you To change your bike profile:
are having trouble receiving 1. Press mode to access the
sensor data. Make sure there Main Menu.
are no other sensors around 2. Select Settings > Bike
you. Profile.
3. Select the bike profile you
wish to use.
4. Make changes to the profile, if
necessary. See page 20.
5. Press mode to exit.
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60. CUSTOMIZING
Setting Zones To change your speed zones:
From the Main Menu, select 1. Press mode to access the
Settings > Zones to set up Edge Main Menu.
speed and heart rate zones. 2. Select Settings > Zones.
Edge 305 users must also
Speed Zones select 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. 3. Select the zone you want to
For more about alerts, see pages change. Enter a minimum
24–27. For more about advanced speed for that zone. Then
workouts, see pages 33–38. enter a maximum speed for
that zone.
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4. Repeat step 2 for each zone To base heart rate zones on
you want to change. your max HR:
5. Press mode to exit. 1. Press mode to access the
Main Menu.
Heart Rate Zones 2. Select Settings > Zones >
(Edge 305 only.) A heart rate HR Zones.
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 3. Select the Max field, and
rate zones automatically. You can enter your maximum heart
also enter your heart rate zones rate.
manually.
4. Select the Zones field, and
select Based on Max.
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To change your heart rate 5. Repeat step 3 for each heart
zones manually: rate zone you want to change.
1. Press mode to access the 6. Press mode to exit.
Main Menu.
NOTE: For more information about
2. Select Settings > Zones > training with heart rate zones, see
HR Zones. page 71.
3. Select the Zones field, and
select Custom.
Data Recording
4. Select any heart rate zone, Data recording controls how the
and select a heart rate value Edge records detailed data for
you want to change. Enter a your rides. By default, the Edge
heart rate value. uses Smart Recording to record
your movements and create
detailed history. Smart Recording
picks up key points where you
change direction, speed, or heart
rate.
You can also record data every
second. Doing so creates the
most accurate record possible
of your ride. However, with this
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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 3. In the Record Data Points
setup: field, select Every Second or
1. Press mode to access the Smart Recording.
Main Menu.
4. Press mode to exit.
2. Select Settings > Data
Recording.
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64. 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 Edge Edge
205 305
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.
• •
Distance * Distance traveled on
current ride.
• •
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Data Field Description Edge Edge
205 305
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.
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Data Field Description Edge Edge
205 305
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.
•
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Data Field Description Edge Edge
205 305
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.
• •
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Data Field Description Edge Edge
205 305
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.
• •
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Data Field Description Edge Edge
205 305
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.
•
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70. 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 Edge, go to the Garmin
Web site: http://shop.garmin.com.
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Viewing Heart Rate Training with Heart
Data Rate Zones
You can configure your Edge Many cyclists and other athletes
to display different heart rate are using heart rate zones to
data: current heart rate, average measure and increase their
heart rate, and heart rate zone, cardiovascular strength and
which can help you determine improve their level of fitness.
the intensity of your training. For
example, you can add heart rate What are heart rate zones?
to your Bike Computer page or A heart rate zone is simply a
heart rate zone to your Workout range of heartbeats per minute
page. (bpm). The five commonly
accepted heart rate zones are
To add or modify data fields, see numbered from 1–5 according to
page 54. increasing intensity. Generally,
For a complete listing of available heart rate zones are calculated
data fields, see page 64. based on percentages of your
maximum heart rate. See Table 1
Heart rate information is also on page 73 to learn some of the
displayed as history data. Read effects of exercise as your heart
more about history on page 43. rate reaches each of these zones
during a workout.
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How do heart rate zones See Table 1 on page 73 to learn
impact your fitness goals? about the benefits of training in
Knowing your heart rate each heart rate zone.
zones can help you measure
and improve your fitness by How can I determine my
understanding and applying these heart rate zones?
principles: If you know your maximum
heart rate, you can enter it and
• Your heart rate is a good allow the Edge to calculate your
measure of exercise heart rate zones based on the
intensity. percentages shown in Table 1 on
• Training in certain heart page 73. For more information on
rate zones can help you setting your heart rate zones, see
improve cardiovascular page 61.
capacity and strength.
• Knowing your heart rate
zones can prevent you
from overtraining and
decrease your risk of injury.
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Table 1
% of Max.
Zone Perceived Exertion Benefits
Heart Rate
Relaxed, easy pace; Beginning-level aerobic
1 50%–60%
rhythmic breathing training; reduces stress
Pace comfortable; Basic cardiovascular
2 60%–70% slightly deeper breathing, training; good recovery
conversation possible pace
Pace moderate; Improved aerobic
3 70%–80% more difficult to hold capacity; optimal
conversation cardiovascular training
Pace fast and a bit Improved anaerobic
4 80%–90% uncomfortable; capacity and threshold;
breathing forceful improved speed
Pace a sprinting effort, Anaerobic and
90%–
5 unsustainable for long period muscular endurance;
100%
of time; labored breathing increased power
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Sensor Pairing time. The next time you turn the
Edge on, it will only pair with the
What is pairing?
unique sensor ID. If the Edge
Pairing is the process of matching
does not find the sensor, you
sensors, like your heart rate
should restart the scan to find
monitor and GSC10, with your
your sensor ID.
Edge 305. This process occurs
automatically when you turn on Interference
the Edge and only takes a few Strong electromagnetic fields
seconds when the sensors are can interfere with your heart rate
on and functioning correctly. monitor and cause your heart
Once paired, your Edge will only rate to appear unusually high,
receive data from your sensor. freeze, or disappear. Common
How does it work? sources of interference include
high voltage power lines, electric
Upon power up, the Edge motors, computers, televisions,
will automatically scan for the and mobile phones. After you
sensors you have enabled during move away from the source of
intial setup (see page 12) or interference, your heart rate
accessories setup (see page 59). reading should return to normal.
Each sensor has a unique ID.
The Edge learns and saves this
unique ID while pairing the first
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Pairing Tips • Clean the sensors. Dirt
If you have trouble pairing, or if and sweat build-up on
the readings are erratic, try the the sensors can weaken
following suggestions: signals.
• Position the Edge within 3 For heart rate monitor only:
meters of the sensor while • Reapply moisture. Use
pairing. electrode gel, water, or
• Stay far away from any saliva.
other sensors while pairing. • Make sure the heart
• Restart scan if your Edge rate monitor is snug
appears to be paired with against your body. If you
another sensor (see page have trouble with erratic
59). readings, position the
transmitter on your back.
• Make sure to enable the
sensors on the Edge (see • Wear a cotton shirt, or wet
page 59). your shirt. Synthetic fabrics
that rub or flap against
• Make sure the sensors are
the heart rate monitor can
functioning correctly.
create static electricity that
• Replace the sensor battery. interferes with heart rate
signals.
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76. APPENDIX
Training with Cadence Barometric Altimeter
Cadence is your rate of pedaling The Edge 305 contains a
or “spinning” measured by the barometric altimeter for extremely
amount of revolutions of the accurate elevation and vertical
crank arm per minute (rpm). profile data.
There are two sensors on the Press mode to view the Altimeter
GSC10: one for cadence and one page. Once you start the timer
for speed. Cadence data from and begin to move, a black line,
the GSC10 is always recorded. shaded gray below, appears
The speed data from the GSC10 on the page, plotting elevation
is only recorded and used for during your ride. At the bottom
distance calculation when GPS of the page, you can view the
signal is weak or GPS is turned zoom level. To zoom in or out
off. on the page, press the and
arrows. At the top of the map
For information about setting and
page, your elevation and total
using cadence alerts, see page
ascent data appears.
27.
NOTE: You cannot customize the
data fields on the Altimeter page.
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Tire Size and Tire Size L (mm)
Circumference 24 x 3/4 Tubular 1785
The tire size is marked on both 24 x 1-1/8 1795
sides of the tire. To modify your
bike profile, see page 20. 24 x 1-1/4 1905
24 x 1.75 1890
Tire Size L (mm)
24 x 2.00 1925
12 x 1.75 935
24 x 2.125 1965
14 x 1.5 1020
26 x 7/8 1920
14 x 1.75 1055
26 x 1(59) 1913
16 x 1.5 1185
26 x 1(65) 1952
16 x 1.75 1195
26 x 1.25 1953
18 x 1.5 1340
26 x 1-1/8 1970
18 x 1.75 1350
26 x 1-3/8 2068
20 x 1.75 1515
26 x 1-1/2 2100
20 x 1-3/8 1615
26 x 1.40 2005
22 x 1-3/8 1770
26 x 1.50 2010
22 x 1-1/2 1785
26 x 1.75 2023
24 x 1 1753
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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 3.00 2170 700C Tubular 2130
27 x 1 2145 700 x 35C 2168
27 x 1-1/8 2155 700 x 38C 2180
27 x 1-1/4 2161 700 x 40C 2200
27 x 1-3/8 2169
650 x 35A 2090
650 x 38A 2125
650 x 38B 2105
700 x 18C 2070
700 x 19C 2080
700 x 20C 2086
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Garmin Training To install Garmin Training
Center:
Center 1. Insert the Garmin Training
The Garmin Training Center
Center installation disk
software is included in the Edge
into your computer’s disk
product box. Locate the Garmin
drive. Your computer should
Training Center installation
automatically run the start-up
disk and use it to install Garmin
file and display a welcome
Training Center on your personal
screen.
computer.
2. If the welcome screen does
Garmin Training Center software not appear, click Start and
allows you to overlay your then click Run…. Type in the
ride data onto a map. It offers drive letter of your disk drive
interactive analysis tools that followed by “setup” (example:
measure your speed, distance, D:setup). Then press Enter.
climb, and descent against
3. When the welcome screen
varying terrain, elevation and
appears, follow the on-screen
more. Create and schedule
instructions to install Garmin
custom courses and workouts
Training Center.
or use workout templates and
download them to the Edge.
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Using Garmin Training Center Storage
Use the USB cable from the Do not store the Edge where
product box to connect your Edge prolonged exposure to
to your computer. From the Start temperature extremes may occur
menu, open Garmin Training (such as in the trunk of a car),
Center. For help using Garmin as permanent damage may
Training Center, click the Help result. User information, such as
menu and select Contents, or workout history, locations, and
press F1 on your keyboard. tracks, is retained indefinitely
in the unit’s memory without
Caring for the Edge the need for external power.
The Edge is constructed of high It is always a good practice to
quality materials and does not back up important user data
require user maintenance other by manually recording it or
than cleaning. Clean the unit downloading it to a personal
and the heart rate monitor using computer. Software for the Edge
a cloth dampened with a mild is included in the product box.
detergent solution and then wipe
dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and
solvents that may damage plastic
components.
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Water Immersion Display: 128 x 160 pixels,
The Edge is waterproof to IEC 1.17”W x 1.44”H (29.65 mm x
Standard 60529 IPX7. It can 36.69 mm)
withstand immersion in 1 meter of
Antenna: Internal patch
water for 30 minutes. Prolonged
submersion can cause damage Power
to the unit. After submersion, be Input: 910 mAh rechargeable,
certain to wipe dry and air dry the built-in, lithium-ion battery
unit before using or charging.
Battery Life: 12 hours, typical
use
Specifications
Physical Performance
Case: Fully-sealed, high-impact Receiver: High-sensitivity
plastic alloy, waterproof to IEC integrated GPS receiver by SiRF
60529 IPX7 standards
Acquisition Time:
(waterproof to 1 m for 30
Hot Start: < 1 second
minutes)
Warm Start: < 38 seconds
Size: 1.75”W x 3.7”H x 0.9”D Cold Start: < 45 seconds
(44 mm x 94 mm x 23 mm)
Update Rate: 1/second,
Weight: Approx. 88 g continuous
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GPS Position Accuracy*: Weight: 21 g
< 10 meters 50%, typical Accuracy may be degraded by poor
GPS Velocity Accuracy*: sensor contact, electrical interference,
and receiver distance from transmitter.
< 0.05 m/s
Dynamics: Performs to GSC10 Speed and
specifications to 6 g’s Cadence Sensor
Physical size: 2.0”W x 1.2”H x
Operating Temperature Range: 0.9”D (not including adjustable
-4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C) speed sensing arm)
*Accuracy depends on view of the sky. Transmission range:
99%–clear view; 95%–typical.
approximately 3 m
Heart Rate Monitor Battery: CR2032 (3 volts)
Physical size: 13.7”W x 1.4”H x
0.5”D Battery life: approximately 1.4
years (1 hour per day)
Transmission range:
approximately 3 m Weight: 25 g
Battery: CR2032 (3 volts) NOTE: Specifications subject to
change without notice.
Battery life: approximately 3
years (1 hour per day)
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Replacing the Battery 4. Use a coin to twist the cover
The heart rate monitor and back into place (arrow points
GSC10 (shown) contain a user- to locked).
replaceable CR2032 battery.
battery cover
NOTE: Dispose of the used battery
properly.
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. Use a coin to twist the cover
counter-clockwise until it GSC10 Battery Installation
is loose enough to remove
(arrow points to unlocked). battery
3. Remove the cover, and cover
replace the battery positive
side up. Be careful not to arrow
damage or lose the o-ring
gasket on the cover. locked unlocked
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84. APPENDIX
Product Registration Contact Garmin
Help us better support you by If you should encounter any
completing our online registration difficulty while using your Edge,
today! Have the serial number of or if you have any questions,
your Edge handy and connect to in the U.S.A. contact Garmin
our Web site (www.garmin.com). Product Support by phone:
Click the Product Registration 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020,
link. Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm
Central Time; or go to
Use this area to record the serial www.garmin.com/support/.
number (8-digit number located
on the back of the unit) in case In Europe, contact
your Edge is lost, stolen, or Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at
needs service. Be sure to keep 44/0870.8501241.
your original sales receipt in a Tell us how you like this
safe place or attach a photocopy manual! Fill out the Product
inside the manual. Documentation Survey. Go to
Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ www.garmin.com/contactUs/ and
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ click Product Documentation
Survey.
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