Garmin Edge 500 - Manual (Page 26)

Edge 500 Owner’s Manual
ANT+ Sensors
Using the Heart rate
Monitor
For the most accurate calorie data
during your ride, set your maximum
heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart
rate zones using Garmin Connect or
Garmin Training Center.
1. Turn on the Edge.
2. Bring the Edge within range (3 m)
of the heart rate monitor.
3. Press and hold MENU .
4. Select Settings > Bike Settings >
Heart Rate > ANT+ HR .
5. Select Yes > Rescan .
6. Press BACK to return to the main
menu.
When the heart rate monitor is
paired, a message appears and the
heart rate icon appears on the
main menu.
7. Customize optional data fields
( page 37 ).
8. Go for a ride.
TIP: If heart rate data does not appear
or if you have erratic heart rate data,
you may have to tighten the strap on
your chest or warm up for 5 to 10
minutes (see page 31 ).
Viewing Your Heart rate Zones
and Settings
The Edge uses your user profile
information from the initial setup to
determine your heart rate zones.
1. Press and hold
MENU .
2. Select Settings > Bike Settings >
Heart Rate > HR Zones .
NOTE: You can customize your
maximum heart rate, resting heart rate,
and heart rate zones using Garmin
Connect or Garmin Training Center
( page 8 ).