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Add a New Computer to the Address Book

You can add new computers to your local address book.

Follow these steps:

  1. Right-click the Local Address Book node and click New, Computer.

    Or select New Computer from the Tasks portlet of the Local Address Book pane.

  2. Enter the name and description of the computer you want to add in the Name tab.
  3. (Optional) In the User Information tab, enter the user name and password of the computer you want to use when connecting to this computer.

    Note: See the Information field for information about entering the user name and password.

  4. Click Add in the Connection tab.
  5. Choose a protocol type from the drop-down list and enter the computer name or IP address of the computer to which you are attempting to connecting.

    Note: See the Information field for tips about entering the protocol and address.

    Click OK and then OK.

    The computer information is saved and added to the address book.