Initial Set Up:

  • The first time you turn on the Raspberry Pi it will initialize itself and partition your boot disc accordingly.

  • When prompted, select to install Raspbian Full.

  • Ensure your boot disc is selected as the destination.

  • Modify language if desired.

  • Click the "Install" icon in the upper left hand corner.

  • You will be warned that this operation will erase existing data on your boot disc, select "yes".

  • After ~20 minutes you should see a dialog stating "OS(s) installed ok".

  • Click "ok", then the Raspberry Pi will do a quick reboot.

  • You should see the desktop and the initial configuration window where you can select your location, time zone, & language.

  • Reset the "Pi" user password which is set to the default ‘raspberry'.

  • Select your WiFi network, enter your WiFi password if you want. Your Ethernet cable should be providing your internet connection though.

  • If there is a black border around the edge of your screen, select the checkbox in the dialog window indicating so.

  • The Raspberry Pi will check for updates, install them, then prompt you to reboot, this should take ~15 minuets.