Starting D & D 5E solo

[Hawkwood]

Hi all, great tool to use. Thank you. I have just purchased the Starter set, DM guide and also player guide and want to start playing a small adventure solo. Never played any D and D before. 
Any tips on what to do first - its all a bit overwhelming!
Thanks

[mark]

When I first got them I started by reading the DM guide very slowly and carefully from the very begging. That's my tip.

[Hawkwood]

When I first got them I started by reading the DM guide very slowly and carefully from the very begging.  That's my tip.

Many thanks for the advice.