Getting started

To get started you'll need:

• A micro SD card with Raspberry Pi OS installed (see Software).
• A micro USB power supply (available from you local reseller).
• A special Raspberry Pi Zero camera cable, if you want to use a Raspberry Pi camera (the standard cable supplied with Raspberry Pi cameras is not compatible with the smaller Raspberry Pi Zero camera connector). Suitable cables are available at low cost from many Raspberry Pi Approved Resellers, and are supplied with the Raspberry Pi Zero Case.

For a step-by-step guide to getting your Pi up and running, check out our online Getting started guide.

Configuration guide

Click here for basic and advanced guides to configuring your Raspberry Pi (some guides refer to features not available on the Pi Zero).

Remote access

Click here for more information on accessing your Raspberry Pi remotely.

Specifications

• 1GHz single-core CPU
• 512MB RAM
• Mini HDMI port
• Micro USB OTG port
• Micro USB power
• HAT-compatible 40-pin header
• Composite video and reset headers
• CSI camera connector (v1.3 only)

Hardware specifications

Click here for more detailed information on Raspberry Pi hardware.

Software & OS

Software installation

Raspberry Pi OS is the recommended operating system for normal use on a Raspberry Pi.

Raspberry Pi Imager is the quick and easy way to install Raspberry Pi OS and other operating systems to a microSD card, ready to use with your Raspberry Pi.

Find help with installing Raspberry Pi OS on your Pi in our online Getting started guide.

Click here for basic examples to help you get started with some of the software available in Raspberry Pi OS Click here for more detail on Raspberry Pi OS