Making the most of Edge 500 courses
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Asked by: Erica Hill
How do I load a route into my Garmin 500?
Quote from video: You need to load the course is to just go ahead and hit the enter button on the far left bottom left of the Garmin.
Does Garmin Edge 500 have maps?
The Edge 500 does not have a functioning map page. The Edge 500 was designed with simplicity and ease of use, therefore, the device will only show data field pages.
Is Garmin Edge 500 waterproof?
Unlike the Forerunner series, the Edge 500 (like the Edge 705) is not exactly waterproof from the standpoint of submerging it. But it is waterproof from the perspective of rain. The key weak point in the design is the USB port on the back with a small rubber cover.
Is Garmin Edge 500 compatible with strava?
The Garmin 500 is just a usb drive like any other drive and you can upload the files using the Strava website.
Can you start a Garmin course in the middle?
Yes. You can start navigating a course anywhere along it and the unit will give navigation prompts from your location until the end of the course.
How do I download maps to my Garmin Edge?
To Download the Map Using Garmin Express:
- Connect the Edge to a personal computer.
- Launch Garmin Express. …
- Select the desired device or select Add a Device and follow the on-screen prompts if the device isn’t listed.
- Select Tools & Content.
- Select the Purchased tab. …
- Click the cloud icon.
Does Garmin Edge 500 have ANT+?
Loaded with data, Edge 500 tracks your distance, speed, location and elevation with high sensitivity GPS. Add an ANT+® compatible heart rate monitor, speed/cadence sensor or compatible power meter for a finely-tuned analysis of your ride.
When did the Garmin Edge 500 come out?
2011
What made the Garmin Edge 500 a success in 2011 – and still does today – was its simplicity and reliability. The Garmin Edge 500 is very easy to mount on the handlebar and it requires no wires. Today having a bike computer without cables might be a given, but five years ago it certainly wasn’t.
How do I save my ride on my Garmin 500?
After completing your ride, press STOP. Press and hold RESET to save your ride data and reset the timer. Garmin Connect is web-based software for storing and analyzing your data.
Does Garmin 500 have battery?
Many Garmin automotive devices, including the nuvi 500 and 550, have a removable battery.
How do I unfreeze my Garmin 500?
My Edge 500 is Frozen on the Startup Screen
- Hold the PAGE/MENU key with the device powered off.
- Connect the Edge 500 to the computer using the USB cable while continuing to hold down the PAGE/MENU key.
- After10 seconds of being connected to the computer, release the PAGE/MENU key.
How do I pair my heart rate monitor to my Garmin Edge 500?
Quote from video: So that it's sending a signal to the to the computer. And just give that a few seconds to detect the heart rate sensor. And there you can see it's found the heart rate sensor.
Can you edit the start point on Garmin Connect?
To change the location of a point you have already placed, press and hold on the point then drag it to a new location.
How do I change my start point on Ride with GPS?
One way to move the start of the route is by clicking and dragging the start point. You can also change the start by clicking ADD ROUTE, then plotting a route that connects to the start of the original.
How do I change the start point on my Garmin sat nav?
Open the route, click edit (button is on the top left), you can then drag and drop any of the waypoints on the route including the start and finish.
How do I save my ride on my Garmin 500?
After completing your ride, press STOP. Press and hold RESET to save your ride data and reset the timer. Garmin Connect is web-based software for storing and analyzing your data.
What is Garmin G500?
Designed specifically for FAR Part 23 Class 1/Class 2 aircraft (singles and twins less than 6,000 lbs), G500 is an affordable, dual-screen electronic flight display that works with your avionics stack to provide a fully certified “glass cockpit” retrofit option.
How do I convert GPX to TCX?
Follow the below steps to convert a GPX file to TCX format using this free software:
- Download and install GPSBabel.
- Launch the application.
- Select the source GPX file.
- Set up the Translation options.
- Set output format to TCX.
- Click on the OK button to start the conversion.
Is TCX or GPX better?
The GPX file had latitude, longitude and elevation at each point. The TCX file had latitude and longitude only. So, in this case the GPX is better.
What file format does Garmin use?
Data can be imported into the Garmin Explore website for use with GPS devices or for planning adventures. These can be GPX, KML, or KMZ files.