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Import and Export Address Book

Using the Import/Export feature you can transfer your entire address book to or from Microsoft Outlook’s or Netscape’s address book.

From the main page, select Import/Export. The Import/Export page appears. You can:

To Import Personal Address Book

To import contact information from Netscape, Microsoft Outlook, or vCard address books:

  1. Export the Address Book file from your email client.
  2. Click the Import/Export option from the Address Book page. The Import/Export page is displayed.
  3. Import From File. (Required) Click Browse... to select the file created while exporting the address book from Netscape, Microsoft Outlook, or vCard.
  4. Choose the Import Format from the drop-down menu. Available import formats are Netscape Communication Address Book (LDIF), Outlook CSV, Sun ONE Address Book CSV, and vCard.
  5. Click Done.

  6. Note

    The number of contacts in the imported file affects the time this activity requires.


To Export an Address Book

To export the Current Address Book from Communications Express:

  1. Choose the Export Format from the drop-down menu. Available export formats are Netscape Communication Address Book (LDIF), Outlook CSV, Sun ONE Address Book CSV, and vCard.
  2. Click Done.
  3. In the Save As dialog box, select the location for the address book.
  4. Click OK to save the address book.

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