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Owner’ s Manual Edge ™ 205/305 GPS-enabled computer for cyclists.
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Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 3 I NTRODUCTION Introduction ......................... 5 About This Manual ............. 5 Getting Started .................... 6 Charge the Battery ............. 6 Position the Edge ............. 10 Configure the Edge .
4 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION Marking and Finding Locations ..................... 48 Navigating with Routes .... 50 Viewing GPS Information ................... 52 Customizing ...................... 54 Setting Up Custom Data Fields .
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 5 I NTRODUCTION I NTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin ® Edge ™ ! T rack your cycling activities using this advanced GPS-enabled computer . About This Manual T o get the most out of your Edge, review this manual and the Edge Quick Reference Guide .
6 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED G ETTING S T ARTED Follow the instructions in this section to set up and begin using your Edge. Charge the Battery The Edge is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery that you can recharge with the A/C charger included in the product box.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 7 G ETTING S T ARTED 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).
8 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED Buttons 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 power • Press and hold to turn unit on/off.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 9 G ETTING S T ARTED 5 up/down • Press to highlight options. • Press to scroll through menus and data fields. • Press to adjust contrast when on the Satellite page. 6 enter Press to select options and to acknowledge messages.
10 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED Position the Edge For best results, position the Edge with the face oriented toward the sky . This position allows the GPS antenna to acquire satellite information quickly . Y ou can install the bike mount to the stem or handlebars.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 1 1 G ETTING S T ARTED 2. Attach the bike mount securely using two cable ties. 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.
12 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED Configure the Edge When you first turn on your Edge, the following setup screens appear . Follow the on-screen instructions: Screens 4 and 5 apply to Edge 305 only .
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 13 G ETTING S T ARTED Acquire Satellite Signals Before you begin using the Edge, you must acquire GPS satellite signals. It may take 30–60 seconds to acquire signals. T o acquire satellite signals: Go outdoors to an open area.
14 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED Position the Heart Rate Monitor NOTE: The heart rate monitor is an accessory for the Edge 305 only . Wear the heart rate (HR) monitor directly on your skin, just below the breastplate. It should be snug enough to stay in place during your workout.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 15 G ETTING S T ARTED 3. Place the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just below the breastplate. Wrap the strap around your chest and attach the strap to the other side of the heart rate monitor .
16 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED Position the GSC10 Sensor NOTE: The GSC10 is an accessory for the Edge 305 only . The Edge 305 CAD includes a wireless speed and cadence sensor . Both magnets must be aligned with their respective indication lines for the Edge to receive data.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 17 G ETTING S T ARTED 2. Attach the pedal magnet to the crank arm using the adhesive mount and a cable tie. Make sure the pedal 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.
18 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED 5. Press the Reset button on the GSC10. The LED light turns red, then green. Pedal to test the sensor alignment. The red LED blinks each time the crank arm passes the sensor , and the green LED blinks each time the wheel magnet passes the sensor arm.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 19 G ETTING S T ARTED Set Y our User Profile The Edge uses information that you enter about yourself to calculate calorie consumption. Set your user profile before you begin using the Edge to ensure it is recording accurate workout data.
20 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED Set Y our Bike Profile Y ou can set up to three profiles. T o set your bike profile: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu . 2. Select Settings > Bike Profile . 3. Select the bike profile you wish to use.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 21 G ETTING S T ARTED Change the Backlight and Contrast Settings T o change the Edge display: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu . 2. Select Settings > System > Display . 3. Select the amount of time the backlight stays on.
22 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual T RAINING T RAINING The Edge offers several training features and optional settings. Use your Edge to set goals and alerts, train with a Virtual Partner ™ , program workouts, and plan courses based on existing rides.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 23 T RAINING 3. In the Auto Timer Pause field, select When Stopped or Custom Speed to enter a value. 4. In the Auto Lap T rigger field, select By Distance to enter.
24 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual T RAINING Alerts Use Edge alerts to train toward certain time, distance, speed, heart rate, and cadence goals. Using Time and Distance Alerts T ime and distance alerts are useful for long workouts when you want to train for a certain amount of time or distance.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 25 T RAINING 5. In the Distance Alert field, select Once or Repeat . 6. Enter a distance in the Alert At field. Using Speed Alerts Speed alerts notify you if you exceed or drop below a custom speed setting during your ride.
26 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual T RAINING Using Heart Rate Alerts NOTE: Heart rate alerts are a feature of the Edge 305 only . Similar to speed alerts, the heart rate alert notifies you if your heart rate exceeds or drops below a specific number of beats per minute (bpm).
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 27 T RAINING 4. Repeat for the Max HR Alert . The maximum value allowed is 235 bpm. NOTE: When entering custom heart rate values, you must set your minimum and maximum alerts at least 5 bpm apart. Using Cadence Alerts NOTE: Cadence alerts are a feature of the Edge 305 only .
28 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual T RAINING Virtual Partner ™ Y our Virtual Partner is a unique tool designed to help you meet your training goals. The Virtual Partner competes with you during quick workouts and courses. The V irtual Partner “rides” alongside (top bike graphic) of you.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 29 T RAINING T o turn off Virtual Partner: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu . 2. Select T raining > Virtual Partner . 3. In the Virtual Partner field, select Off . Workouts: Quick, Interval, and Advanced From the Main Menu , select T raining > Workouts to choose the type of workout right for you.
30 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual T RAINING Using Workouts During your workout, press mode to see the Workout data page. When you complete all steps in your workout, the “Workout Finished!” message appears. T o end a workout early: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu .
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 31 T RAINING T o set up a quick workout: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu . 2. Select T raining > Workouts > Quick Workouts . 3. Select the type of quick workout. 4. Enter values in the first and second fields.
32 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual T RAINING Interval Workouts Y ou can create simple and challenging interval workouts with your Edge based on the following criteria: • Ride a certain distance and rest for a certain amount of time. • Ride for a certain distance and rest for a certain distance.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 33 T RAINING 6. T o add an extra lap for warm up and for cool down, select W armup & Cooldown . 7. Select Done? . 8. Press start to begin your interval workout. If you selected W armup & Cooldown , press lap at the end of your warm up lap to start your first interval.
34 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual T RAINING workouts in advance and storing them on your Edge. For more information about Garmin T raining Center , see page 79 . Creating Advanced Workouts Garmin recommends that you use the Garmin T raining Center software to create workouts and transfer them to your Edge.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 35 T RAINING 5. In the Duration field, select how long you want the step to last. If you select Open , you can end the step during your workout by pressing lap . 6. Below Duration , enter the value where you want the step to end.
36 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual T RAINING 12. T o enter another step, select <Add New Step> . Then repeat steps 5–1 1. T o 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 return to.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 37 T RAINING T o start an advanced workout: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu . 2. Select T raining > Workouts > Advanced . 3. Select the workout you want to start. 4. Select Do Workout . 5. Press start to begin your advanced workout.
38 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual T RAINING T raining Center . T o make a permanent change to a workout, edit the workout in Garmin T raining Center and then transfer it to your Edge. T o edit an advanced workout: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu .
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 39 T RAINING Courses Another way you can use the Edge for custom training is to create and edit courses based on a previously recorded activity . Y ou can follow the course trying to match or exceed previously set goals.
40 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual T RAINING Adding Course Points Y ou can mark course points, or places on your course that you want to remember , such as water stops or distance goals. Y ou must use Garmin T raining Center to add course points to any course.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 41 T RAINING Y our current position Y our previous performance Course point The gray triangle shows your previous performance. The black triangle shows your current position. Press mode again to see the Compass page.
42 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual T RAINING If you stray away from the course, the Edge displays an “Off Course” message. The gray triangle continues on the course without you. Use the Compass page or Map page to find your way back to the course.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 43 H ISTOR Y H ISTOR Y Y our Edge automatically saves all training data (when the timer is started) and can hold up to two years (1000 laps) of data in memory . When the memory is full, your oldest Edge data is overwritten.
44 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual H ISTOR Y About Lap Detail The Edge displays history details differently , depending on the type of training you did. Details of a quick workout appear on one summary page. Details of Virtual Partner , interval workouts, advanced workouts, and courses appear with tabs, which organize information into sections.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 45 H ISTOR Y T o delete laps or entire trips from history: 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 T rip . Select Y es to confirm.
46 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual H ISTOR Y T o view history totals: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu . 2. Select History > History T otals . T otals appear for distance, time, and calories for all of your saved workouts. 3. Select View W eeks to see a list of weeks.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 47 N A VIGA TION N A VIGA TION N A VIGA TION Use the GPS navigation features of your Edge to view your ride on a map, mark and save locations you want to remember , and create routes. Navigating with the Map Press mode to see the Map page.
48 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual N A VIGA TION Marking and Finding Locations A location is a point on the map that you store in memory . If you want to remember landmarks or return to a certain spot, mark a location. The location appears on the map with a name and symbol.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 49 N A VIGA TION T o find and go to a location: 1. Press mode to access the 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.
50 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual N A VIGA TION T o stop navigating to a location: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu . 2. Select Navigation > Stop Go T o . T o edit a location: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu . 2. Select Navigation > Find > List All .
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 51 N A VIGA TION 4. Select the dotted line, and press enter to add a location. 5. Select the location from the list, and then select Use . 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add more locations to your route. 7. When you are finished adding locations, select Navigate .
52 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual N A VIGA TION 3. Select the route you want to edit. A menu appears. 4. Select Edit . Then select a point to edit. Review –view it on the map. Insert –insert a point before this point. Remove –remove it from the route.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 53 N A VIGA TION Each GPS satellite in space has a specific number that identifies it. The numbers of several GPS satellites appear on the circular graphic in the middle of the page. The number corresponds to the current position of that satellite in space.
54 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual C USTOMIZING C USTOMIZING Y ou can customize data fields, general settings, bike and user profiles, heart rate and speed zones, and data recording. TIP: When finished selecting options or entering values on your Edge, press the mode button to exit.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 55 C USTOMIZING 4. Select the number of data fields you want to see on this page. 5. Use the and arrows and enter key to change the data fields.
56 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual C USTOMIZING Changing System Settings System settings you can configure to suit your training preferences include general Edge setup, display , map, units, time, and accessories. T o change general setup: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu .
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 57 C USTOMIZING T o change display setup: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu . 2. Select Settings > System > Display . 3. From this page, you can change the Backlight Timeout and Contrast . T o change map setup: 1.
58 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual C USTOMIZING T o change units setup: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu . 2. Select Settings > System .> Units . 3. Select units of measure for distance and elevation. 4. (Edge 305 only). Select Beats per Minute or % Max HR for your heart rate data.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 59 C USTOMIZING T o manage Edge 305 accessories: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu . 2. Select Settings > System > Accessories . 3. From this page, you can activate accessories and select Restart Scan if you are having trouble receiving sensor data.
60 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual C USTOMIZING Setting Zones From the Main Menu , select Settings > Zones to set up Edge speed and heart rate zones. Speed Zones Y our Edge contains several different speed zones, ranging from very slow (Climb 4) to very fast (Max Speed).
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 61 C USTOMIZING 4. Repeat step 2 for each zone you want to change. 5. Press mode to exit. Heart Rate Zones (Edge 305 only .) A heart rate zone is a specified range of heart beats per minute. Heart rate zones are generally based on a percentage of your maximum heart rate.
62 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual C USTOMIZING T o change your heart rate zones manually: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu . 2. Select Settings > Zones > HR Zones . 3. Select the Zones field, and select Custom . 4. Select any heart rate zone, and select a heart rate value you want to change.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 63 C USTOMIZING setting, the Edge can only record up to 3.5 hours of detailed data. W ARNING: When the history is full, older history data is overwritten automatically . Be sure to transfer history to Garmin T raining Center often.
64 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX A PPENDIX Edge Data Fields The following table lists all of the Edge data fields and descriptions. * Denotes a field showing statute or metric units. T o change your Edge unit settings, select Main Menu > Settings > System > Unit .
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 65 A PPENDIX Data Field Description Edge 205 Edge 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.
66 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX Data Field Description Edge 205 Edge 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.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 67 A PPENDIX Data Field Description Edge 205 Edge 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.
68 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX Data Field Description Edge 205 Edge 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 T ime of sunrise based on your GPS position.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 69 A PPENDIX Data Field Description Edge 205 Edge 305 T ime – Paused T ime elapsed while timer in Auto Pause. • • T ime of Day Current time of day based on your time settings (format, time zone, and daylight saving time).
70 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX Edge Accessories Accessory Part Number GSC10 speed and cadence sensor 010-10644-00 Heart rate monitor and strap 010-10645-00 Cigarette lighter adapter 0.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 71 A PPENDIX Viewing Heart Rate Data Y ou can configure your Edge to display different heart rate data: current heart rate, average heart rate, and heart rate zone, which can help you determine the intensity of your training.
72 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX How do heart rate zones impact your fitness goals? Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying these principles: • Y our heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity .
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 73 A PPENDIX T able 1 Zone % of Max. Heart Rate Perceived Exertion Benefits 1 50%–60% Relaxed, easy pace; rhythmic breathing Beginning-level aerobic training; red.
74 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX Sensor Pairing What is pairing? Pairing is the process of matching sensors, like your heart rate monitor and GSC10, with your Edge 305. This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Edge and only takes a few seconds when the sensors are on and functioning correctly .
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 75 A PPENDIX Pairing Tips If you have trouble pairing, or if the readings are erratic, try the following suggestions: • Position the Edge within 3 meters of the sensor while pairing. • Stay far away from any other sensors while pairing.
76 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX T raining with Cadence Cadence is your rate of pedaling or “spinning” measured by the amount of revolutions of the crank arm per minute (rpm). There are two sensors on the GSC10: one for cadence and one for speed.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 77 A PPENDIX Tire Size and Circumference The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. T o modify your bike profile, see page 20 . Tire Size L (mm) 12 x 1.75 935 14 x 1.5 1020 14 x 1.75 1055 16 x 1.5 1 185 16 x 1.
78 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX Tire Size L (mm) 26 x 1.95 2050 26 x 2.00 2055 26 x 2.10 2068 26 x 2.125 2070 26 x 2.35 2083 26 x 3.00 2170 27 x 1 2145 27 x 1-1/8 2155 27 x 1-1/4 2161 .
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 79 A PPENDIX Garmin T raining Center The Garmin T raining Center software is included in the Edge product box. Locate the Garmin T raining Center installation disk and use it to install Garmin T raining Center on your personal computer .
80 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX Using Garmin T raining Center Use the USB cable from the product box to connect your Edge to your computer . From the Start menu, open Garmin T raining Center . For help using Garmin T raining Center , click the Help menu and select Contents , or press F1 on your keyboard.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 81 A PPENDIX Water Immersion The Edge is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe dry and air dry the unit before using or charging.
82 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX GPS Position Accuracy*: < 10 meters 50%, typical GPS V elocity Accuracy*: < 0.05 m/s Dynamics: Performs to specifications to 6 g’s Operating T emperature Range: -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C) * Accuracy depends on view of the sky .
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 83 A PPENDIX Replacing the Battery The heart rate monitor and GSC10 (shown) contain a user- replaceable CR2032 battery . NOTE: Dispose of the used battery properly . T o replace the battery: 1. Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the heart rate monitor or the side of the GSC10.
84 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Have the serial number of your Edge handy and connect to our Web site ( www .garmin.com ). Click the Product Registration link.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 85 A PPENDIX W arning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury .
86 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX Caution Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. Use the Edge only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the Edge for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography .
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 87 A PPENDIX Limited W arranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use.
88 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package. The unit should then be sent, freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 89 A PPENDIX stringent than “outdoor” requirements. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
90 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX Software License Agreement BY USING THE EDGE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT .
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 91 I NDEX I NDEX A accessories 70 advanced workouts 33 creating 34, 39 editing 37 starting 36 alerts 24 cadence 27 distance 24 heart rate 26 speed 25 time 24 altimet.
92 Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual I NDEX G Garmin T raining Center 33, 34, 37, 39 installing 79 GPS 53 accuracy 65 turning on and off 56 GPS version 56 grade 66 GSC10 16, 76 pairing 74 replacing t.
Edge ™ 205/305 Owner ’s Manual 93 I NDEX R register your product 84 reset button 8 reset Edge 9 rest time 22 routes 50 creating 50 deleting 52 finding 51 S satellite icon 9 Satellite page 52 sate.
For the latest fr ee software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products , visit the Garmin W eb site at www .garmin.com . © Copyright 2005–2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.
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