Put Raspberry Pi into operation - how it works
If you have bought a Raspberry Pi, you can put it into operation in just a few steps. We'll show you how it's done.
Preparation: Start up the Raspberry Pi
In order for the Raspberry Pi to be ready for use, you first have to install a suitable operating system. In this guide we show you the non-graphical installation. Alternatively, you can connect a screen via HDMI and a keyboard via USB.
- Download the NOOBS operating system from the Raspberry Pi website. Select the left variant "Offline and network install". The operating system RASPBIAN is within NOOBS. However, you can also download another version from the website.
- While the approximately 700 Mbyte archive is being downloaded, you can format the SD card in "FAT32" format. The SD card should have at least 4 GB of memory.
- Copy the archive to the SD card and connect the Raspberry Pi to the power. If you insert the SD card into the Pi, the installation starts automatically if no monitor is connected.
- The installation usually takes about 30 minutes. The status LEDs tell you when the installation is complete.
Raspberry Pi on the computer
If you have no screen connected to the Raspberry Pi, you have to reach the mini PC in another way.
- The first thing to do is to find out the Raspberry Pi's IP address. To do this, log into your router and look for a DHCP table or an alternative list with all devices that are currently broadcasting around the router. There you will find the IP address followed by the name "raspberrypi".
- Open the command prompt and enter the command "ssh " followed by the IP address. An example: "ssh ".
- If you confirm the following warning with "yes", you have access to the Raspberry Pi. The password is "raspberry".
Get more out of Raspberry Pi: with the CHIP Special
You can find even more practical tips in the special issue about the Raspberry Pi in the CHIP kiosk.
- In the CHIP kiosk you will find the Raspberry manual either as a booklet or as a PDF for immediate download and quick start.
- Experience know-how and workshops for all models on 148 pages - including A + / B + / 2. We present many imitation projects - from music streaming to Raspberry Pi as NAS - and show you how to use the Pi as a multimedia center.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to connect the Raspberry Pi to the WLAN.