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Garmin Edge Edge 605 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 owner’s manual EdgE 605/705 ® gPS-ENABLEd BIKE COMPUTER...
  • Page 2 Part Number 190-00813-00 Rev. D Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its , Auto ® , Virtual Partner , Edge ® ® , GSC 10, Dynastream ™...

  • Page 3: Product Registration

    Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your Edge. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Preface... Product Registration ... Contact Garmin ... Free Garmin Software ... Getting Started ... Buttons ... Resetting the Edge ... Clearing User Data ... Edge Backlight ... Icons... Step 1: Charge the Battery ... Step 2: Install the Edge ...
  • Page 5 Loading Files ... Step 1: Insert a MicroSd Card (Optional) ... Step 2: Connect the USB Cable ... Step 3: Transfer Files to Your Computer ... Step 4: Eject and Unplug the USB Cable ... Deleting Files ... Garmin Folders ... reface...
  • Page 6 reface Transferring Files to Another Edge (705 Only) ... Settings ... Custom Data Fields ... Edge data Fields ... System ... Map ... Routing ... Car/Motorcycle Settings ... Bicycle and Pedestrian Settings ... Profile and Zones ... User and Bike Profiles ... Speed Zones ...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    eTTinG TarTed Buttons ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ Edge 605/705 Owner’s Manual ➊ power • Press and hold to turn the Edge on/off. • Press to turn the backlight on/off. ➋ mode • Press to return to the previous ➐ page. •...

  • Page 8: Resetting The Edge

    ettinG tarted ➎ start/stop Press to start/stop the timer. ➏ menu • Press to open the menu page. • Press and hold to lock/unlock the Edge buttons. ➐ in/out Press to zoom in/out on the map page and the altimeter page. Resetting the Edge If your Edge is locked up/frozen, press...

  • Page 9: Icons

    Icons Battery charge level Battery charging Satellite icon changes from blank to 3d when receiving satellite signals. Heart rate sensor active Cadence sensor active Power sensor active Keylock active Edge 605/705 Owner’s Manual ettinG Step 1: Charge the Battery Warning: This product contains a lithium-ion battery.
  • Page 10 ettinG tarted note: To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, weather cap, and surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. tiP: The Edge will not charge when outside the temperature range of 32°F–122°F (0°C–50°C). To charge the Edge: 1.

  • Page 11: Step 2: Install The Edge

    Step 2: Install the Edge For the best GPS reception, position the bike mount so the front of the Edge is oriented toward the sky. You can install the bike mount on the stem or the handlebars. The stem installation (shown here) provides a more sturdy location.

  • Page 12: Step 3: Turn On Your Edge

    ettinG tarted Ral Slot Release lever Top View of the Edge Being Cable tes Mounted on a Horizontal Bar Release lever To release the Edge: 4. Slide the Edge to the left until Press down on the release lever, and it snaps into place.

  • Page 13: Step 4: Acquire Satellite Signals

    Step 4: Acquire Satellite Signals Before you begin using the Edge, you must acquire GPS satellite signals. It may take 30–60 seconds to acquire signals. 1. go outdoors to an open area. For the best reception, make sure the front of the Edge is oriented toward the sky.

  • Page 14: Step 6: Set Up Sensors (Optional)

    ettinG tarted Step 6: Set Up Sensors (Optional) If your Edge included a heart rate monitor or GSC 10 speed and ™ cadence sensor, the ANT+Sport sensors are already paired with your Edge. Press menu. The icons stop flashing when the sensors are paired.
  • Page 15 To set your bike profile: menu 1. Press > select > Profile & Zones Profile. Edge 605/705 Owner’s Manual 2. Select a bike profile. You can Use the 3. Enter your bike information. thumb stck 4. (Edge 705 only) If you have a to change the field values.

  • Page 16: Step 8: Go For A Ride

    (under the weather cap). 2. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. Open garmin Connect or garmin Training Center. Follow the upload instructions included with the software. Edge 605/705 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Where To

    3. Select a ride from the list. 4. Select Navigate. here note: Track or route files must be saved with the *.gpx extension. garmin\gPX folder on your Edge memory. For more information about uploading files to your Edge, see pages 45–47.

  • Page 18: Options For Saved Rides

    here Options for Saved Rides 1. Press menu > select > Saved Rides. 2. Select a ride from the list. 3. Select an option: • Navigate—start navigating the saved ride. • Map Setup—view and edit the map settings. Select Show on Map the track on the map.

  • Page 19: Find Favorites

    Find Favorites Go Home If you have not saved your home location yet, see page 7. Press Where to Find Places > select > > Favorites > Home. The Edge automatically calculates your route home. Recent Finds Your Edge stores the last 50 of your recent finds.

  • Page 20: Find Addresses

    here Delete My Favorites 1. Press menu > select > Find Places > Favorites. 2. Select Delete. 3. Select to confirm. Find Addresses 1. Press menu > select Where To > Find Places Addresses. 2. Enter the region, city, number, and street name.

  • Page 21: Training

    raininG The Edge offers several training features and optional settings. Use your Edge to set goals and alerts, train with a Virtual Partner workouts, and plan courses based on existing history. Auto Pause ® You can set the Edge to pause the timer automatically during your ride when you stop moving or your speed drops below a specified value.
  • Page 22 raininG 3. In the Auto Lap Trigger select By Distance a value or By Position choose an option: • Lap Press Only—triggers the lap counter each time you press time you pass any of those locations again. • Start And Lap—triggers the lap counter at the gPS location where you press start...

  • Page 23: Alerts

    Alerts Use Edge alerts to train toward certain time, distance, speed, heart rate, cadence, and power goals. Using Time and Distance Alerts Time and distance alerts are useful for long workouts when you want to train for a certain amount of time or distance.

  • Page 24: Using Speed Alerts

    raininG 4. In the Distance Alert select Once or Repeat. 5. Enter a distance in the field. Using Speed Alerts Speed alerts notify you if you exceed or drop below a custom speed setting during your ride. The speed alert allows you to use speed zones stored in the Edge.

  • Page 25: Using Cadence Alerts

    per minute. The five commonly accepted heart rate zones can help you determine the intensity of your workout. For more about heart rate zones, see page To set a heart rate alert: menu 1. Press > select > Alerts > Alert.

  • Page 26: Using Power Alerts

    raininG To set a cadence alert: 1. Press menu > select > Alerts > Cadence 2. In the Fast Cadence Alert field, select On. 3. Enter a value in the Above field. The maximum value allowed is 255. 4. Repeat for the Alert Training value is 0.

  • Page 27: Virtual Partner

    To set a power alert: 1. Press menu > select > Alerts > Power 2. In the Max PWR Alert select a zone or select Custom to specify your own alert value. 3. Repeat for the Min PWR Alert field. Edge 605/705 Owner’s Manual Virtual Partner Training...

  • Page 28: Workouts: Simple, Interval, And Advanced

    raininG To turn off Virtual Partner: menu training Press > select Virtual Partner > off. Workouts: Simple, Interval, and Advanced Press menu > select training Workouts to choose the type of workout right for you. Simple and interval workouts are replaced each time you create a workout of the same type.

  • Page 29: Interval Workouts

    To set up a simple workout: 1. Press menu > select > Workouts > Simple Workouts. 2. Select the type of simple workout. 3. Enter values in the first and second fields. The third field is calcuated by the Edge. 4.
  • Page 30 raininG 2. Select the type of interval workout. 3. Enter distance or time values into the appropriate fields. Reps 4. In the field, enter number of times you want to repeat each interval. 5. Select Warmup & Cooldown (optional). 6. Select Done. 7.

  • Page 31: Advanced Workouts

    After you create and save a workout, you can use the Garmin Training Center or Garmin Connect to schedule the workout for a particular day. You can plan workouts in advance and store them on your Edge.
  • Page 32 raininG To create an advanced workout using the Edge: menu 1. Press > select Workouts Advanced > > <Create New>. 2. Enter a descriptive workout name in the top field (for example, 40KHILLS). 3. Select 1. Open No Target Edit Step.
  • Page 33 To repeat steps: 1. Select <Add New 2. In the Duration field, select Repeat. 3. In the Back To Step select the step you want to repeat. Number Of Reps 4. In the field, enter the number of repetitions. 5. Press mode to continue.
  • Page 34 Garmin Training Center or Garmin Connect. To make a permanent change to a workout, edit the workout in Garmin Training Center or Garmin Connect and then transfer it to your Edge. To edit an advanced workout: 1.

  • Page 35: Courses

    To turn on Virtual Partner, see page Edge 605/705 Owner’s Manual Creating Courses Garmin recommends that you use Training Garmin Training Center or Garmin Connect to create courses and course points. Then you can transfer them to your Edge.

  • Page 36: 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 or Garmin Connect to add course points to any course. To start a course: menu 1.
  • Page 37 any part of the course path, the Edge displays an “On Course” message. note: As soon as you press start, your Virtual Partner starts the course and does not wait for you to finish a warmup. If you stray away from the course, the Edge displays an “Off Course”...

  • Page 38: Using The Map

    SinG the sinG The Warning: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for warnings regarding safe and proper map usage. Press mode to view the map page. When you start the timer and begin to move, a tiny dotted line appears on the map, showing you exactly where you have traveled.
  • Page 39 To mark your current location: 1. go to a place where you want to mark a location. 2. Press menu > Save Location. 3. Select a symbol, and enter a descriptive name. 4. Make other changes as necessary, and select OK. To mark a known location using coordinates: 1.

  • Page 40: Additional Maps

    SinG the Additional Maps To purchase preloaded maps on microSD cards, go to http://buy .garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. To determine the versions of the maps that are loaded on your menu Edge, press > select > Map. Satellite Page...

  • Page 41: Using Accessories

    GSC 10 speed and cadence sensor • Power meter For information about purchasing additional accessories, go to http://buy.garmin.com. Slot Edge 605/705 Owner’s Manual Heart Rate Monitor The heart rate monitor is on standby and ready to send data. Wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just below your breastplate.

  • Page 42: Heart Rate Zones

    3. Wrap the strap around your chest and attach it to the other side of the heart rate monitor. note: The Garmin logo should be right-side up. 4. Turn on the Edge and bring it within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor.
  • Page 43 Zone % of Max. Perceived Exertion Heart Rate 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace; rhythmic breathing 60–70% Comfortable pace; slightly deeper breathing, conversation possible 70–80% Moderate pace; more difficult to hold conversation 80–90% Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable; breathing forceful 90–100% Sprinting pace, unsustainable for long period of time;...

  • Page 44: Heart Rate Monitor Battery

    SinG cceSSorieS • Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity. • Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength. • Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from overtraining and decrease your risk of injury.
  • Page 45 SinG cceSSorieS Indcaton Reset button lne Cable tes GSC 10 on Rear Chain Stay Indcaton Cable te lne Pedal Magnet on Crank Arm Edge 605/705 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 46 SinG cceSSorieS GSC 0 Pedal magnet pedal magnet must line up with the indication line on the gSC 10. 3. Unscrew the spoke magnet from the plastic piece. Place the spoke in the groove of the plastic piece and tighten slightly.

  • Page 47: Training With Cadence

    5. Press the Reset the gSC 10. The LEd 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.

  • Page 48: Power Meter

    SinG cceSSorieS Power Meter For a list of third-party power meters that are compatible with the Edge 705, go to www.garmin .com/edge. Power Calibration Press menu > select Settings ant+Sport accessories > Calibrate Power. For calibration instructions specific to your power meter, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions and...

  • Page 49: History

    When the Edge memory is full, your oldest history is overwritten. Upload your history to Garmin Training Center or Garmin Connect periodically to keep track of all of your bike data. For information about Edge data recording, see...

  • Page 50: Transferring History To Your Computer

    Edge, see page Deleting History After you have transferred your workouts to Garmin Training Center or Garmin Connect, you may want to delete the history from your Edge. To delete history: to see your 1. Press 2.

  • Page 51: Data Management

    anaGeMenT You can use the Edge as a USB mass storage device, and you can purchase a separate microSD card for additional external memory. note: The Edge is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me, or NT. It is also not compatible with Mac OS 10.3 and ®...

  • Page 52: Step 3: Transfer Files To Your Computer

    Trash on Mac computers. Unplug your Edge from your computer. Deleting Files Open the Garmin or SD card drive/ volume. Highlight the file, and press Delete key on your computer’s keyboard. Caution: If you are not sure about a file’s purpose,...

  • Page 53: Garmin Folders

    Garmin Folders Garmn drve/volume Garmn * The GPX folder contains waypoints and saved rides. Edge 605/705 Owner’s Manual Transferring Files to Another Edge (705 Only) You can wirelessly transfer files from one Edge to another using Courses ANT+Sport wireless technology.

  • Page 54: Settings

    ettinGS eTTinGs You can customize data fields, map settings, routing, bike and user profiles, training zones, display, units, time, data recording, and menu wireless setup. Press Settings. note: When finished selecting options or entering values, press mode to exit. Custom Data Fields You can set up custom data fields for the following Edge pages: •...

  • Page 55: Edge Data Fields

    Edge Data Fields The following table lists all of the Edge data fields and descriptions. * Denotes a field showing statute or metric units. Data Field Description Accuracy Of gPS * Margin of error for your exact location. For example, your gPS location is accurate to within +/- 19 ft.
  • Page 56 ettinGS Data Field Description dist – Last Lap * distance of the last completed lap. dist – Paused * distance covered while the timer was in Auto Pause. distance * distance traveled on the current ride. distance To dest distance until you reach your destination.
  • Page 57 Data Field Description Heart Rate – Avg Average heart rate for the ride. Heart Rate – Lap Average heart rate in the current lap. Heart Rate Zone Current range of heart rate (1–5). The default zones are based on your maximum heart rate and user profile.
  • Page 58 ettinGS Data Field Description Pwr – Last Lap Max Top power achieved during the last full lap. Speed * Current speed. Speed – Avg * Average speed for the ride. Speed – Lap * Average speed in the current lap. Speed –...
  • Page 59 Data Field Description Time – Last Lap Amount of time to complete the last full lap. Time – Paused Time elapsed while the timer was in Auto Pause. Time To destination Estimated amount of time until you reach your destination. Time To Next Estimated amount of time until you reach the next turn.

  • Page 60: System

    ettinGS System menu Settings Press > select System. gPS mode–Normal, GPS Off (for indoor use), or Demo Mode (for route simulation). note: When GPS is off, speed and distance data are not available, unless you are using the Edge 705 with the GSC 10.

  • Page 61: Routing

    Auto Zoom turn on automatic — zooming on the map for optimal viewing. Lock on road turn on to lock — the map pointer on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map position accuracy. Map name select which loaded —...

  • Page 62: Speed Zones

    ettinGS Speed Zones menu Settings Press > select Profile & Zones > Speed 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.

  • Page 63: Units

    Units menu Settings Press > select units. Position Format select the type of — coordinates. Because different maps and charts use different position formats, the Edge allows you to select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using. Distance and elevation Statute or Metric.

  • Page 64: Ant+Sport

    ettinGS Smart recording records key — points where you change direction, speed, or heart rate. tiP: For long rides, reset your timer every 12 hours to avoid overwriting history data. every Second records points — every second. It creates the most accurate record possible of your ride.

  • Page 65: Receive And Transfer Data

    To pair accessories: 1. Move away (10 m) from other sensors while the Edge is trying to pair with your sensor for the first time. Bring your sensor within range (3 m) of the Edge. 2. Press menu > select >...

  • Page 66: Appendix

    Optional Accessories For more information about optional accessories including preloaded maps on microSD cards, go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer Battery Information note: Contact your local waste disposal department to properly dispose of batteries. Heart Rate Monitor Battery The heart rate monitor contains a user-replaceable CR2032 battery.

  • Page 67: Gsc 10 Battery

    GSC 10 Battery The GSC 10 contains a user- replaceable CR2032 battery. To replace the battery: 1. Locate the circular battery cover on the side of the gSC 10. Battery cover CR0 battery 2. Use a coin to twist the cover counter-clockwise until it is loose enough to remove (arrow points to unlocked).

  • Page 68: Specifications

    PPendix Specifications Edge • Physical size: 2.0 in. × 4.3 in. × 1 in. (51.3 mm × 109.2 mm × 25.4 mm) • Weight: 3.7 oz. (105 g) • Display: 2.2 in. (55.9 mm) color display, with backlight • Water resistance: IPX7 •...

  • Page 69: Heart Rate Monitor

    Heart Rate Monitor • Physical size: 13.7 in. × 1.3 in. × 0.4 in. (34.7 cm × 3.4 cm × 1.1 • Weight: 1.6 oz. (44 g) • Water resistance: 32.9 ft. (10 m) • transmission range: approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) •...

  • Page 70: Barometric Altimeter

    Accuracy may be degraded by electrical interference, receiver distance from transmitter, and extreme temperatures. For a complete list of specifications, see www.garmin.com/edge. Barometric Altimeter The Edge 705 contains a barometric altimeter for extremely accurate elevation change and vertical profile data.
  • Page 71 Tire Size 20 × 1.75 20 × 1-3/8 22 × 1-3/8 22 × 1-1/2 24 × 1 24 × 3/4 Tubular 24 × 1-1/8 24 × 1-1/4 24 × 1.75 24 × 2.00 24 × 2.125 26 × 7/8 26 × 1(59) 26 ×...

  • Page 72: Declaration Of Conformity

    Edge product is in compliance with 2105 the essential requirements and other 2136 relevant provisions of Directive 2170 1999/5/EC. 2155 To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site 2130 for your Garmin product: 2168 www.garmin.com/edge. 2180 2200 Edge 605/705 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    I cannot see any new Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your removable drives in Garmin drives. See the Help file for your operating system to my list of drives. learn how to map/assign drive letters. Edge 605/705 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 74 PPendix Problem Solution/Answer • • • • The heart rate data is inaccurate or erratic. • • Make sure the heart rate monitor is snug against your body. Warm up for 5–10 minutes. If the problem persists, continue with the following suggestions: Reapply moisture to the electrodes.

  • Page 75: Index

    Edge 605/705 Owner’s Manual charging bike mount buttons cadence alerts data fields sensor 9, training calories charging the battery computer connection 10, contacting Garmin courses creating deleting editing starting custom data fields ndex data fields 48, data recording data uploading 10, deleting...
  • Page 76 Favorites files deleting loading transferring finding addresses points of interest waypoints (loca- tions) Garmin Connect i, 25, 28, Garmin Product Support Garmin Training Center i, 25, 28, 29, accuracy grade GSC 10 8, 38, battery heart rate alerts data fields...
  • Page 77 product registration product support recent finds registration reset button reset Edge 2, rest time satellite page 34–35 satellite signals acquiring SD card sensors, pairing 8, simple workouts software downloads i, software version specifications speed alerts data fields zones 52, Edge 605/705 Owner’s Manual speed and cadence sen- sor 8, 38, spoke magnet...
  • Page 80 For the latest product information and accessories, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2009 garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40...

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