Technology and Learning Center

Information for First-Time Users

Logging On for the First Time

Type in your UCLA Logon ID for both the username and password; you will be prompted to change your password.

Note that the username for this account is the same as for your UCLA Logon ID, but they are not the same account. If you change your password on one account, it will not affect the other. Also, having a UCLA Logon ID and BOL email account does not mean you have an account in the Technology and Learning Center; eligible students must submit an application to receive a center account.

Because you are provided with personal file storage, you must log off when you are done using the computer by clicking Start > Log Off. Please do not shut down the computer.

File Storage

Save all files to your "My Documents" folder. These documents will follow you around, regardless of which computer you use. You must back up your files on a personal USB key or by emailing them to yourself. File storage is provided as a convenience and the TLC bears no responsibility for lost files. Do not store excessively large and non-academic files on your TLC account, such as videos and music.

Software

See our current Computer Software and Hardware page.

Printing

You will be prompted to enter a username, job name and password when you print from a TLC computer. To retrieve your job, swipe your BruinCard at either of the print stations, select your job and enter your password. $0.11 per page will be deducted from your card.

No Food or Drink

We try to keep the lab as clean as possible, for the benefit of both our users and our equipment. Other than closed drink containers, do not eat or drink anything at the TLC stations. We greatly appreciate your help with this.

Lab Assistants

Stationed at the Help Desk, the TLC Lab Assistants are here to help you with:

• Printing
• Scanning
• Unlocking side rooms
• Forgotten passwords
• General lab questions

Computer Locations

Main Floor - 67 workstations, 53 of which are divided into 5 "bays."

Side Rooms - For small group study and VHS viewing. Room 1 contains scanners and extra graphics and multimedia software. These rooms are normally locked but may be opened by a lab assistant.

TLC Classroom - 13 workstations and 1 instructor station, used primarily for small classes and only opened for general use as an overflow area during large events on the main floor.

Graduate Reading Room - On the 3rd floor, 19 workstations reserved for Medical students, 4 reserved for Nursing students.

Homepage

Your Internet Explorer homepage in the TLC is set to this website. Upcoming events are automatically displayed on the main page a few days in advance. Please pay attention to the alerts on this site and any signs posted in the lab.

Questions?

Please see a lab assistant, the lab manager (in the TLC office) or send us an email using the comments form on this site.