Ender 3 Nozzle Won't Reach the Bed

[stallhagen]

Hello everyone,

First post here - just bought my first 3D printer, the Creality Ender 3, and having assembled it late last night, I ran into my first issue before ever getting to print with it. The bed seems to be too low and not reach the nozzle, no matter what I do, so I am unable to even level the bed (as shown by first photo). The problem is that the Z-limit (in the second photo) is in it's very bottom position and cannot go lower. Also the springs are fully released so I am unable to raise the bed further.

I am guessing the solution is simple but I cannot find it after searching the forums for an hour or so. I followed all the assembly steps carefully (way easier than some IKEA furniture I've done...)

Any help would be appreciated.