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The Orange Box: Portal Hints
How can I get past the first gap?
1 of 4: Look around to see if the computer has opened an orange portal for you anywhere.
2 of 4: If you look on the other side of this gap, you'll see the portal there.
3 of 4: So use the portal gun to open up a blue portal on your side of the gap.
4 of 4: Use it on the wall or floor, as before, then step through to find yourself on the other side of the gap.
