# Getting Started


This page shows how to set up the starter kit upon first unpacking to set it up and be able to acquire the first images.

```{contents} Steps
:local:
:depth: 2
```

## Preparations
Make sure you have the following ready for access:
- epc670 Starter Kit
- Official Raspberry Pi 5 Power Supply (27 W USB-C)
- μHDMI cable or HDMI cable + μHDMI adapter
- Display/TV with HDMI input capability (not supplied)

## Bring Up Device
   ```{figure} ../_static/images/epc670_starter_kit_guide.drawio.svg
   ```
1. **Connect display/tv** to epc670 starter kit using a μHDMI cable
   - Ensure display is powered
   - Ensure display has the right HDMI source selected
  
2. **Connect power supply** to epc670 starter kit USB-C connector
3. **Wait for boot-up** sequence to complete until TOFcam-670 GUI appears (approx. 20s)
4. **Watch** the epc670 starter kits red status led light up. <br>
   **Enjoy the Distance video stream!**
   ![GUI](../_static/images/gui-tofcam-670-distance.png)
```{note}
- The default keyboard is set to US-layout
```
   % TODO Update gui image with latest release

## What's Next
The starter kit provides several entry points to try out our sensor!
- Learn about the GUI in the **[](gui_description.md)**
- Update your packages to ensure you have the latest features in the **[](./user_guides.md#update-packages)** user guide <!-- - Learn about iToF technology and imaging practices in the **[](../user_guides/itof_imaging_guide.md)** -->
- Get acquainted with the system in the **[](sys_description.md)**
- Get acquainted with the hardware in the **[](hw_description.md)**
- Rapid development through Python: Refer to the **{{ epctofcamlib_py_api_link }}**
- Advanced application development: Look up the **{{ epctofcamlib_cpp_api_link }}**
% TODO Add official links to {{ epctofcamlib_link }} API

## Power Down
1. Ensure all applications are closed
2. Click "Logout..."
```{image} ../_static/images/rpios-shutdown-1.png
```
3. Click "Shutdown"
```{image} ../_static/images/rpios-shutdown-2.png
```
4. Wait until Raspberry Pi status LED is constant RED
5. Unplug Power Supply
```{note} The sequence above is recommended to shutdown safely. Unplugging the power supply at any time should not damage the device or corrupt the internal memory.
```

## Credentials
```{image} ../_static/images/epc670_startert_kit_credentials.drawio.png
```
```{warning} We strongly recommend change the password to a personalized one for security before connecting to the internet.<br>
There is no way to recover a password. Re-flashing an image would be required to use the epc670 starter kit fully.
```
```{note} The credentials will be needed for:
- SSH login
- SW update
- Superuser access
```