This document discusses tuning the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) free electron laser (FEL) at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. It provides an overview of the LCLS accelerator components, including the radio frequency photocathode gun, linear accelerator, bunch compressors, and undulator. It also describes the self-amplified spontaneous emission (SASE) process by which short x-ray laser pulses are produced and techniques for optimizing the electron beam parameters to achieve lasing, including using RF phase scans in the linear accelerator. Controls software and various operator interfaces for machine tuning and operation are also summarized.