Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 1-8:
Phono
connector for
composite video.
If you will be using a network, connect a network cable on the right side as shown in Figure
1-9. Although the Raspberry Pi uses the network to set its clock and to download updates
and new programs, it will work without a network connection.
Booting the Operating System
You will need an SD card with the OS already installed on it. You can either buy one pre-
installed or follow the instructions earlier in this chapter to make your own.
Insert the SD card in the slot on the underside of the Raspberry Pi, on the left, as shown in
Figure 1-10. Take care to keep the card parallel with the Raspberry Pi when you slide it in or
out so as not to break the edge of the retaining slots (shown in Figure 1-11).
