out-of-the-box setup
nounUK /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈbɒks ˈsɛtʌp/
US /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈbɑːks ˈsɛtʌp/
A way of getting something ready to use right away without changing anything.
The new tablet worked with an out-of-the-box setup, so we didn't need to install anything.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The first setup that comes already done when you buy a device or program.
The out-of-the-box setup included a charger and a quick guide.
3. A setup that works without extra work or special changes.
Thanks to the out-of-the-box setup, the printer was ready in minutes.
4. The standard way a product is arranged when it is first opened.
We kept the out-of-the-box setup because it was easy to use.