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title: "SurfPrint: Turn on the terminal"
description: "Note: To shutdown the terminal, you can long press the Power ON/OFF key."
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June 18, 2025

# SurfPrint: Turn on the terminal

1. Carefully unbox your terminal and its associated accessories. Make sure to place it on a clean and flat surface to prevent any damage.
2. Press and hold the Power button until the screen turn on and the display lights up. If the terminal doesn’t turn on, you may need to charge the battery.
3. If the terminal isn’t charged, use the provided USB Type-C power cable or charging dock to charge the device.

**Note:** To shutdown the terminal, you can long press the Power ON/OFF key.

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