I just started using the Arduino using instructions from the Projects Booklet included in the Starter Kit.
This is a message to educate those starting that the Booklet is OUTDATED.
When trying to light your first LED the booklet displays a red/orange/black/gold resistor.
There is no red-orange-black gold resistor included in your shipment.
Alternatively there is a bluish 5 band resistor that can be used in place.
The other technicality I had to troubleshoot was that the book did not mention how to i Tools -> Port - which is required before uploading your first code to the board.
I don't appreciate the misinformation. Maybe this topic will reach someone in need of help. Good luck.