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Add a New Computer to the Address Book

You can add new computers to your local address book.

To add a computer to the address book

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

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

    The New Computer dialog appears.

  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.

    The Protocol/Address dialog appears.

  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.

  6. Click OK.

    You are returned to the New Computer dialog.

  7. Click OK.

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

More information:

Protocol/Address Dialog