GETTING STARTED Configure the Edge When you first turn on your Edge, the following setup screens appear. Follow the on-screen instructions: 1 3 2 4 5 Screens 4 and 5 apply to Edge 305 only. 12 190-00580-00_0A.
GETTING STARTED 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 away from tall buildings and trees. Then press and hold the Power button. On the Satellite page, the available satellites are flashing while the Edge searches for satellite signals. Acquired satellites and each corresponding bar below change to solid.
GETTING STARTED Position the Heart Rate Monitor information on customizing the data fields on your Edge. 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. To view heart rate information on your Edge during a workout, you must add it to the data fields on one of the data pages. See page 53 for more To use the heart rate monitor: 1.
GETTING STARTED 3. Attach the strap to the other side of the heart rate monitor around your chest. NOTE: If you have trouble with erratic heart rate readings, position the transmitter on your back instead of your chest, or try applying electrode gel. 4. Tighten or loosen the strap as necessary so that it fits snugly against your body. 5. Turn on the Edge. 6. Bring it within range (3 meters) of the heart rate monitor.
GETTING STARTED Position the GSC10TM Sensor NOTE: The GSC10 is an accessory for the Edge 305 only. To install the GSC10: 1. Place the GSC10 on the rear chain stay. Loosely attach the GSC10 using two cable ties. Installing GSC10 Sensor The Edge 305 CAD includes a wireless speed and cadence sensor. Both magnets must be aligned with their respective indication line for the Edge to receive data. 1 GSC10 on rear chain stay reset button cable ties indication line 16 190-00580-00_0A.
GETTING STARTED 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. 3. Attach the spoke magnet by unscrewing the magnet from the plastic piece. Then place the spoke in the groove of the plastic piece and tighten slightly. The magnet can face away from GSC10 if there is not enough room between sensor arm and spoke.
GETTING STARTED 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. NOTE: This will test the first 60 passes. Press Reset again if you require additional passes. 6. When everything is aligned and working correctly, tighten the cable ties, sensor arm, and spoke magnet.
GETTING STARTED Set Your 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. To set your user profile: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Settings > User Profile. 3. Enter your Gender, Birth Date, and Weight. If you are setting your user profile for the first time (Edge 305 with heart rate monitor), a Max HR message appears.
GETTING STARTED Set Your Bike Profile You can set up to three profiles. To set your bike profile: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Settings > Bike Profile. 5. If you have an Edge 305 with the GSC10 speed and cadence sensor on your bike, select the Sensor Mounted check box. 6. In the Wheel Size field, select Auto to have the GSC10 automatically detect your tire size using GPS data or select Custom to enter your tire size. Change the Backlight and Contrast Settings 3.
GETTING STARTED 3. Select the amount of time the backlight stays on. Use a low backlight timeout setting to conserve battery power. 4. Select the amount of screen contrast. NOTE: You can also adjust the screen contrast on the Satellite page using the arrows. Edge Owner’s Manual 190-00580-00_0A.
TRAINING TRAINING 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. Auto Pause/Lap You can set the Edge to pause the timer automatically during your ride when you stop moving or your speed drops below a custom value. This setting is helpful if your course includes stop lights or other places where you need to slow down or stop.
