Setting up your Raspberry Pi
In the next chapter, you will learn about Raspberry Pi operating systems (in par-
ticularly, Raspbian Linux) and how to install them onto an SD card. This will com-
plete the set-up of the Pi. Inserting and Removing SD Cards It is likely that you
will need a memory card with more than 2 GB capacity, if you are intending to
run an operating system on the Pi. MicroSD cards are widely available and gener-
ally very cost-effective.
To insert an SD card:
1. Shut down the Raspberry Pi from the button on the power cable.
2. Locate the SD card socket on the underside of the Pi's board.
3. When looking from above, the SD card's contacts should be facing up.
4. Gently, push the SD card into the socket.
Step 4 SD Cards
Connecting Power
Power is fed to the Pi through the Type-C socket or, if you have a suitable
connector, through the general purpose input output pins. However, provid-
ing power through the GPIO header pins bypasses the on-board protection cir-
cuitry that is designed to prevent damage to the device. For this reason, it
should only be attempted by people who are experienced in building electron-
ic circuits.
Connecting a Display
HDMI offers a high-quality video and audio signal, and is the preferred way
of connecting all models of Raspberry Pi to a modern television. To connect a
high-definition television: Plug one end of an HDMI cable into the Raspberry
Pi's HDMI socket, and the other end into an HDMI input on your TV.
