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Modify Computers in an Address Book

You modify your local address book by moving computers in and out of it; you can also change properties of a computer in the address book.

To change the properties of a computer

  1. From the DSM Remote Control tree or the Viewer pane, click Local Address Book to see the list of computers in your address book.
  2. Right-click the computer whose properties you want to modify and click Properties.

    The Properties dialog appears, displaying the Name, User Information, and Connection tabs.

    Note: You can modify fields in one or more tabs as needed.

  3. Modify the name and description of the computer in the Name tab by clicking the field and modifying the information.
  4. Modify the user name and password in the User Information tab by clicking the field and modifying the information.

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

  5. Click Modify in the Connection tab.

    The Protocol/Address dialog appears.

  6. Modify the network protocol by selecting the type from the Protocol drop-down list and entering a different IP address or computer name.
  7. (Optional) Change the order of the connection address in the list by using the Up and Down arrow buttons.
  8. Click OK.

    The computer's new properties are saved.