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"I can" or "can I"

what is the correct form, please?
"I'd like to know how I can use it" or "I'd like to know how can I use it".
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Re: "I can" or "can I"

I'd like to know how I can use it.

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Re: "I can" or "can I"

Please, I'd like to know...How can I use it?

I think this is possible as well, however, there's a pause before the question.

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