Clipless pedals installed, but how to engage?

[wildeny]

DONT!!!!!!!!!!!

don't do it off the shoes, it might be *quite* hard to get them out again

Too late.

Just few minutes ago I adjusted the tension on this pedal and tried again. With a (hard) push on the back of the cleat. I finally put in. YA! Then found it so hard to get out. Had to get the pliers (no use) and flat skrewdriver (used to push back the part that holds the back of the cleat).

This is my first time to try the clipless pedals. I didn't expect it can be this tight (maybe because I used hands), even with the lowest tension (the red indicator is barely visible). Do you engage the cleat with the pedal when the pedal is at its lowest position?

I don't have a trainer to practice (I do think of getting one but I'm afraid that I'd get bored in ridding indoors). I'd tried it yesterday in the office. Fortunately no one found me tied to the bike, lying on the floor and calling for help.

Maybe I should buy some body armor before going on road. (IXS Battle EVO Ladies Jacket)

Thanks all of you for the suggestions.