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The Crystal Key Hints

How should I set up the projector?

  • 1 of 7: If you haven't found Ozgar, do it now.  The projector cannot be positioned unless you do.
  • 2 of 7: He must be sitting in the far room gazing out into space.  Once you verify this, proceed with the next steps.
  • 3 of 7: The orange control panel sits on a stand with an electrical outlet at its base.
  • 4 of 7: Don't zoom in on the base.  Your system may freeze, like mine did.  Instead, plug your projector into the socket from far away.
  • 5 of 7: Turn around so you can see the projector on the floor and zoom in on it.
  • 6 of 7: Take a picture of a blank hallway by pressing the down-arrowed button.  Project the new image by pressing the up-arrowed button.
  • 7 of 7: Verify that the image is indeed projecting.