It comes pre-applied just take a razor and peel up the edge......J/K
No don't even try that, I've read a lot of people ask that and it does look so different than most other screens with that big shiny area, it looks possible, but it's not on there.
They must have left it out, it comes on a piece of backing a little bigger than the protector, mine was loose in the box.
That Sucks, but it's so much Brighter and Better without one, as long as I pay for TEP my uncovered screen IS covered.
Call them or stop in a store and try to get the one they owe you, it's actually a nice one that fits almost perfect.