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The Cameron Files Hints

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  • 1 of 20: First, you'll need to start the telegraph device.
  • 2 of 20: Moving the lever near the top right of the machine will start it.
  • 3 of 20: Next, you need to connect to the telegraph machine at the other end.
  • 4 of 20: The instructions for the telegraph contain two numbers.
  • 5 of 20: The number for the University doesn't seem to accomplish anything.
  • 6 of 20: Use the number for Inspector Pukkabrain.
  • 7 of 20: Enter 75436 on the machine.
  • 8 of 20: If done correctly, a light will come on.
  • 9 of 20: You're not done entering numbers yet.
  • 10 of 20: The ID number is next.
  • 11 of 20: Enter 65 on the machine.
  • 12 of 20: The second light will come on.
  • 13 of 20: Back up from the left side of the machine.
  • 14 of 20: Look closely at the right side.
  • 15 of 20: The right side is where you place the documents to be sent.
  • 16 of 20: Place the documents, one at a time, on the silver deck near the front.
  • 17 of 20: Back away from the machine and listen for a bell to ring.
  • 18 of 20: Look closely at the brown deck near the back.
  • 19 of 20: There will soon be a confirmation message there.
  • 20 of 20: The confirmation message states that there will be a further reply within a day.  There is nothing else to do with this machine for now.