doc: move getting started to evaluation guides

Moved device getting started guides to evaluation guides above
installation. NCSDK-22328.

Signed-off-by: Grzegorz Ferenc <Grzegorz.Ferenc@nordicsemi.no>
Co-authored-by: Divya Pillai <Divya.Pillai@nordicsemi.no>

doc/nrf/device_guides/nrf52.rst

@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 .. _ug_nrf52_group:
 .. _nrf52_supported_boards:
+.. _nrf52_working:
 
 Working with nRF52 Series
 #########################
@@ -64,5 +65,4 @@ See also :ref:`ug_radio_fem_nrf21540ek` to learn how to use the RF front-end mod
    :caption: Subpages:
 
    working_with_nrf/nrf52/features
-   working_with_nrf/nrf52/gs
    working_with_nrf/nrf52/developing

doc/nrf/device_guides/nrf53.rst

@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 .. _ug_nrf53:
+.. _nrf53_working:
 
 Working with nRF53 Series
 #########################
@@ -32,8 +33,6 @@ Zephyr and the |NCS| provide support and contain board definitions for developin
    :caption: Subpages:
 
    working_with_nrf/nrf53/features_nrf53
-   working_with_nrf/nrf53/nrf5340_gs
    working_with_nrf/nrf53/nrf5340
    working_with_nrf/nrf53/qspi_xip_guide
-   working_with_nrf/nrf53/thingy53_gs
    working_with_nrf/nrf53/thingy53

doc/nrf/device_guides/nrf70.rst

@@ -96,7 +96,4 @@ Applications can be developed on the nRF7002 DK (PCA10143), which includes the n
    :caption: Subpages:
 
    working_with_nrf/nrf70/features
-   working_with_nrf/nrf70/gs
-   working_with_nrf/nrf70/nrf7002ek_gs
-   working_with_nrf/nrf70/nrf7002eb_gs
    working_with_nrf/nrf70/developing/index

doc/nrf/device_guides/nrf91.rst

@@ -38,9 +38,6 @@ Zephyr and the |NCS| provide support for developing cellular applications using
 
 The nRF Connect SDK also offers :ref:`samples <cellular_samples>` dedicated to these devices.
 
-To get started with an nRF9161 DK, complete the steps in the Quick Start app in `nRF Connect for Desktop`_.
-For more advanced topics related to the nRF9161 DK, see the :ref:`ug_nrf9161` documentation.
-
 If you want to go through a hands-on online training to familiarize yourself with cellular IoT technologies and development of cellular applications, enroll in the `Cellular IoT Fundamentals course`_ in the `Nordic Developer Academy`_.
 
 .. toctree::
@@ -49,8 +46,6 @@ If you want to go through a hands-on online training to familiarize yourself wit
 
    working_with_nrf/nrf91/nrf91_features
    working_with_nrf/nrf91/nrf9161
-   working_with_nrf/nrf91/nrf9160_gs
    working_with_nrf/nrf91/nrf9160
-   working_with_nrf/nrf91/thingy91_gsg
    working_with_nrf/nrf91/thingy91
    working_with_nrf/nrf91/nrf91_snippet

doc/nrf/device_guides/working_with_nrf/nrf52/features.rst

@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ See the :ref:`ug_bt_mesh` user guide for information about how to use the suppli
 Enhanced ShockBurst
 ===================
 
-.. include:: ../../../protocols/esb/index.rst
+.. include:: /protocols/esb/index.rst
    :start-after: esb_intro_start
    :end-before: esb_intro_end
 
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ To start developing, check out the :ref:`esb_ptx` and :ref:`esb_prx` samples.
 Gazell
 ======
 
-.. include:: ../../../protocols/gazell/index.rst
+.. include:: /protocols/gazell/index.rst
    :start-after: gz_intro_start
    :end-before: gz_intro_end
 
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ To start developing, check out the :ref:`gazell_samples`.
 Matter
 ======
 
-.. include:: ../../../protocols/matter/index.rst
+.. include:: /protocols/matter/index.rst
    :start-after: matter_intro_start
    :end-before: matter_intro_end
 
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ The nrfx repository is included in the |NCS| as a module of the Zephyr repositor
 Thread
 ======
 
-.. include:: ../../../protocols/thread/index.rst
+.. include:: /protocols/thread/index.rst
    :start-after: thread_intro_start
    :end-before: thread_intro_end
 
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ To start developing, refer to the :ref:`openthread_samples`.
 Zigbee
 ======
 
-.. include:: ../../../protocols/zigbee/index.rst
+.. include:: /protocols/zigbee/index.rst
    :start-after: zigbee_ug_intro_start
    :end-before: zigbee_ug_intro_end
 

doc/nrf/device_guides/working_with_nrf/nrf70/nrf7002eb_gs.rst

@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+:orphan:
+
 .. _ug_nrf7002eb_gs:
 
 Getting started with nRF7002 EB

doc/nrf/device_guides/working_with_nrf/nrf70/nrf7002ek_gs.rst

@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+:orphan:
+
 .. _ug_nrf7002ek_gs:
 
 Getting started with nRF7002 EK

doc/nrf/device_guides/working_with_nrf/nrf91/nrf9160.rst

@@ -58,14 +58,14 @@ Make sure you are logged in to the `nRF Cloud`_ portal.
 
 1. Click :guilabel:`Devices` under :guilabel:`Device Management` in the navigation pane on the left.
 
-   .. figure:: images/nrfcloud_devices.png
+   .. figure:: /gsg_guides/images/nrfcloud_devices.png
       :alt: nRF Cloud - Devices
 
       nRF Cloud - Devices
 
 #. Click :guilabel:`Add Devices`.
 
-   .. figure:: images/nrfcloud_add_devices.png
+   .. figure:: /gsg_guides/images/nrfcloud_add_devices.png
       :alt: nRF Cloud - Add Devices
 
       nRF Cloud - Add Devices
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ Make sure you are logged in to the `nRF Cloud`_ portal.
 
 #. Click :guilabel:`LTE Device` in the **Select Device Type** pop-up.
 
-   .. figure:: images/nrfcloud_selectdevicetype.png
+   .. figure:: /gsg_guides/images/nrfcloud_selectdevicetype.png
       :alt: nRF Cloud - Select Device Type
 
       nRF Cloud - Select Device Type

doc/nrf/device_guides/working_with_nrf/nrf91/thingy91.rst

@@ -265,7 +265,7 @@ Updating the firmware in the nRF52840 SoC
 
             In the Programmer navigation bar, :guilabel:`No devices available` changes to :guilabel:`SELECT DEVICE`.
 
-            .. figure:: ../nrf52/images/programmer_select_device1.png
+            .. figure:: images/programmer_select_device1.png
                :alt: Programmer - Select device
 
                Programmer - SELECT DEVICE

doc/nrf/gsg_guides.rst

@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+.. _gsg_guides:
+
+Getting started guides
+######################
+
+Use the guides in this section to familiarize yourself with the |NCS| tools and components for some of the devices supported by the SDK.
+
+.. important::
+    For the full list of devices supported in the |NCS|, see the :ref:`board support pages <programming_board_names>`.
+
+These guides do not require installing the |NCS|.
+They provide a guided experience using Nordic Semiconductor tools and precompiled binaries.
+
+This is not a comprehensive section that includes all of the available getting started guides for Nordic Semiconductor devices.
+
+.. note::
+    * To get started with the nRF9161 DK, complete the steps in the Quick Start app, available from `nRF Connect for Desktop`_.
+    * To get started with the nRF54L15 PDK, the installation of the |NCS| is required.
+      See :ref:`ug_nrf54l15_gs`.
+
+.. toctree::
+   :maxdepth: 1
+   :caption: Subpages:
+
+   gsg_guides/nrf9160_gs
+   gsg_guides/thingy91_gsg
+   gsg_guides/nrf7002_gs
+   gsg_guides/nrf5340_gs
+   gsg_guides/thingy53_gs
+   gsg_guides/nrf52_gs

doc/nrf/device_guides/working_with_nrf/nrf52/gs.rst → doc/nrf/gsg_guides/nrf52_gs.rst

@@ -7,14 +7,9 @@ Getting started with nRF52 Series
    :local:
    :depth: 2
 
-This section gets you started with your nRF52 Series :term:`Development Kit (DK)` using the |NCS|.
+This guide lets you evaluate the |NCS|'s support for nRF52 Series :term:`Development Kit (DK)` without the need of installing the SDK.
 It tells you how to install the :ref:`peripheral_uart` sample and perform a quick test of your DK.
 
-If you have already set up your nRF52 Series DK and want to learn more, see the following documentation:
-
-* :ref:`installation` and :ref:`configuration_and_build` documentation to install the |NCS| and learn more about its development environment.
-* :ref:`ug_nrf52` documentation for more advanced topics related to the nRF52 Series.
-
 If you want to go through an online training course to familiarize yourself with Bluetooth Low Energy and the development of Bluetooth LE applications, enroll in the `Bluetooth LE Fundamentals course`_ in the `Nordic Developer Academy`_.
 
 .. _nrf52_gs_requirements:
@@ -94,7 +89,7 @@ To program the precompiled sample to your development kit, complete the followin
 
 #. Click **SELECT DEVICE** and select the DK from the drop-down list.
 
-   .. figure:: ../nrf52/images/programmer_select_device1.png
+   .. figure:: images/programmer_select_device1.png
       :alt: Programmer - Select Device
 
       Programmer - Select Device
@@ -166,7 +161,7 @@ To perform tests, complete the following steps:
 
          This example communicates over Bluetooth Low Energy using the Nordic UART Service (NUS).
 
-         .. figure:: ../nrf52/images/nrf52_enable_cccds.png
+         .. figure:: images/nrf52_enable_cccds.png
             :alt: nRF Connect for Mobile - Enable services option
 
             nRF Connect for Mobile - Enable services option
@@ -177,7 +172,7 @@ To perform tests, complete the following steps:
          The text is sent through the |DK| to your mobile device over a Bluetooth LE link.
          The device displays the text in the nRF Connect for Mobile log:
 
-         .. figure:: ../nrf52/images/nrf52_connect_log.png
+         .. figure:: images/nrf52_connect_log.png
             :alt: nRF Connect for Mobile - Text shown in the log
 
             nRF Connect for Mobile - Text shown in the log
@@ -194,7 +189,7 @@ To perform tests, complete the following steps:
 
       #. In the new window, select the **Client** tab and scroll to the bottom so you can see the **Client Characteristic Configuration** entry.
 
-         .. figure:: ../nrf52/images/nrf52_connect_client_ios.png
+         .. figure:: images/nrf52_connect_client_ios.png
             :alt: nRF Connect for Mobile - Client tab
 
             nRF Connect for Mobile - Client tab
@@ -207,7 +202,7 @@ To perform tests, complete the following steps:
 
          This enables messages sent to the DK to show up in nRF Connect for Mobile.
 
-         .. figure:: ../nrf52/images/nrf52_connect_write_ios.png
+         .. figure:: images/nrf52_connect_write_ios.png
             :alt: nRF Connect for Mobile - Write Value window
 
             nRF Connect for Mobile - Write Value window
@@ -222,7 +217,7 @@ To perform tests, complete the following steps:
          The text is sent through the |DK| to your mobile device over a Bluetooth LE link.
          The device displays the text in the nRF Connect for Mobile log:
 
-         .. figure:: ../nrf52/images/nrf52_connect_log_ios.png
+         .. figure:: images/nrf52_connect_log_ios.png
             :alt: nRF Connect for Mobile - Text shown in the log
 
             nRF Connect for Mobile - Text shown in the log

doc/nrf/device_guides/working_with_nrf/nrf53/nrf5340_gs.rst → doc/nrf/gsg_guides/nrf5340_gs.rst

@@ -7,14 +7,9 @@ Getting started with nRF5340 DK
    :local:
    :depth: 2
 
-This section gets you started with your nRF5340 :term:`Development Kit (DK)` using the |NCS|.
+This guide lets you evaluate the |NCS|'s support for nRF5340 :term:`Development Kit (DK)` without the need of installing the SDK.
 It tells you how to install the :ref:`peripheral_uart` sample and perform a quick test of your DK.
 
-If you have already set up your nRF5340 DK and want to learn more, see the following documentation:
-
-* :ref:`installation` and :ref:`configuration_and_build` documentation to install the |NCS| and learn more about its development environment.
-* :ref:`ug_nrf5340` documentation for more advanced topics related to the nRF5340 DK.
-
 If you want to go through an online training course to familiarize yourself with Bluetooth Low Energy and the development of Bluetooth LE applications, enroll in the `Bluetooth LE Fundamentals course`_ in the `Nordic Developer Academy`_.
 
 .. _nrf5340_gs_requirements:
@@ -72,7 +67,7 @@ The archive contains the HEX file used to program the sample to your DK.
 
 .. |DK| replace:: nRF5340 DK
 
-.. include:: ../nrf52/gs.rst
+.. include:: /gsg_guides/nrf52_gs.rst
    :start-after: program_dk_sample_start
    :end-before: program_dk_sample_end
 
@@ -83,7 +78,7 @@ After you have programmed the sample to the DK, you can connect to it using a te
 Connecting to the sample
 ************************
 
-.. include:: ../nrf52/gs.rst
+.. include:: /gsg_guides/nrf52_gs.rst
    :start-after: uart_dk_connect_start
    :end-before: uart_dk_connect_end
 
@@ -97,7 +92,7 @@ Testing the sample
 You can test the :ref:`peripheral_uart` sample on your |DK| using the `nRF Connect for Mobile`_ application.
 The test requires that you have :ref:`connected to the sample <nrf5340_gs_connecting>` and have the connected terminal emulator open.
 
-.. include:: ../nrf52/gs.rst
+.. include:: /gsg_guides/nrf52_gs.rst
    :start-after: testing_dk_start
    :end-before: testing_dk_end
 

doc/nrf/device_guides/working_with_nrf/nrf70/gs.rst → doc/nrf/gsg_guides/nrf7002_gs.rst

@@ -8,9 +8,10 @@ Getting started with nRF7002 DK
    :local:
    :depth: 4
 
-This page gets you started with your nRF7002 :term:`Development Kit (DK)` using the |NCS|.
+This guide lets you evaluate the |NCS|'s support for nRF7002 :term:`Development Kit (DK)` without the need of installing the SDK.
 It tells you how to install the :ref:`wifi_scan_sample` sample and perform a quick test of your DK.
 
+
 If you have already set up your nRF7002 DK and want to learn more, see the following documentation:
 
 * :ref:`installation` and :ref:`configuration_and_build` documentation to install the |NCS| and learn more about its development environment.
@@ -226,7 +227,7 @@ To program the precompiled sample to your development kit, complete the followin
 
 #. Click **SELECT DEVICE** and select the DK from the drop-down list.
 
-   .. figure:: ../nrf70/images/nRF7002_programmer_select_device.png
+   .. figure:: images/nRF7002_programmer_select_device.png
       :alt: Programmer - Select Device
 
       Programmer - Select Device
@@ -274,7 +275,7 @@ The test requires that you have :ref:`connected to the sample <nrf70_gs_connecti
 
 After successful programming of the sample onto the nRF7002 DK, scan results output will be shown in the terminal emulator connected to the sample through CDC-UART.
 
-.. figure:: ../nrf70/images/nRF7002_scan_sample_output.png
+.. figure:: images/nRF7002_scan_sample_output.png
       :alt: Scan sample output
 
       Scan sample output
@@ -348,3 +349,4 @@ See the following links for where to go next:
 
 * :ref:`installation` and :ref:`configuration_and_build` documentation to install the |NCS| and learn more about its development environment.
 * :ref:`ug_nrf70_developing` documentation for more advanced topics related to the nRF70 Series.
+* :ref:`ug_wifi` documentation for information related to Wi-Fi protocol and Wi-Fi modes of operation.