Here's how to solve the first puzzle in the game:
Start a new game, from there don't bother with the door go into the cockpit
of the space ship. turn on the scanners till they are lit, and press the indicated buttons see image:
click right to left till you hear a blast sound.
click the buttons a second time and it will turn them off again. 'They Must be on for it to work!!'
Best,
StarGazer.
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