Read This First
Check the contents of the box
R E A D  T H I S  F I R S T
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Palm® Treo™ 680 
smartphone
SIM card 
(not included 
with all models)
CD (includes desktop 
sync software & 
bonus smartphone 
software)
Rechargeable battery
USB sync cable
AC charger & adapter(s) 
(if required)
Headset
Printed material 
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R E A D   T H I S   F I R S T
Overview
Insert the SIM card
Indicator 
light
5-way navigator 
and Center button
Earpiece
Power/End
1 Remove the battery door. 
Press battery 
door release
Applications
2 If the battery is installed, remove it.
3 Slide the SIM tray out of the slot.
Volume 
Side 
button
Send
Phone
Menu
Messaging 
Calendar 
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4 Insert the notched end of the SIM card 
into the SIM tray, and then press the 
other end of the card into place.
Insert the battery
Notch
5 Slide the SIM tray back into the slot.
1 Insert the battery into the compartment.
Align 
battery 
contacts 
with 
smartphone 
contacts
2 Slide the battery door onto the back of 
the smartphone until it clicks into place.
I N S E R T  T H E  B A T T E R Y
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R E A D   T H I S   F I R S T
Complete setup
1 Select the language you want to use.
3 (Optional) When the setup is complete, 
press Applications 
Quick Tour 
.
 and select 
Make a call
1 Press Phone 
. (If prompted, press 
Center 
to turn off Keyguard.)
2 Follow the onscreen instructions.
Phone
Center
Number 
keys
TIP Ask your wireless service provider if their 
network supports automatic date, time, and 
time zone settings. If not, use the manual 
settings.
2 Use the number keys to enter the 
phone number.
3 Press Send 
4 To end the call, press Power/
 to make the call.
End
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C O M P L E T E   S E T U P
Install the software
1 Close all programs on your computer.
2 Insert the Palm Software Installation CD 
into your computer’s CD drive. 
3 Mac only: Double-click the CD icon on 
the desktop, and then double-click the 
PalmSoftware.pkg icon.
4 Select the same language you selected 
on your smartphone.
5 Follow the onscreen instructions.
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Sync and charge your 
smartphone
When Install asks you to sync, do this:
1 If necessary, attach the appropriate 
adapter to the AC charger.
2 Connect the AC charger to a wall outlet 
and to the bottom of your smartphone.
3 Connect the USB sync cable to a USB 
port on your computer and to the 
bottom of your smartphone.
4 Press the sync button.
Sync cable
Sync button
TIP Charge your smartphone until the indicator 
light turns solid green.
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Where’s my manual?
On your computer
User Guide
Hundreds of pages of illustrated info, 
steps, and tips.
Windows: Start>All Programs>Palm
Mac: In the Documentation folder on the 
Palm Software Installation CD.
In the box
Quick Reference Guide
Printed introduction to the basics.
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W H E R E ’ S   M Y   M A N U A L ?
On your smartphone
User Guide
Hundreds of pages of illustrated info, 
steps, and tips. Press Applications 
and select My Treo 
.
 
Quick Tour
An intro to common smartphone features. 
Press Applications 
Quick Tour 
 and select 
.
On the web
Downloads, troubleshooting, and support.
www.palm.com/treo680gsm
www.palm.com/treo680gsm-support
NOTE For questions about your mobile 
account, contact your wireless service 
provider.