Place the record player on a flat, stable surface
Connect the power cord
Connect speakers or turn on built-in speakers
Remove the dust cover if needed
Clean the record with a carbon fiber brush
Hold the record by the edges and center label
Place the record on the turntable platter
Select the correct speed, usually 33 1/3 or 45 RPM
Lift the tonearm using the cue lever
Move the tonearm over the record
Lower the stylus onto the record using the cue lever
Adjust the volume to a comfortable level
Let the record play through
Lift the tonearm when the record ends
Return the tonearm to its rest
Remove the record from the platter
Store the record in its sleeve
Turn off the record player
Keep the stylus and records clean
Avoid touching the stylus
Keep the record player away from vibration and heat