openSUSE-Dokumentation Chapter 18. Using Voice over IP with Ekiga / 18.5. Using the Address Book
	18.4. Answering a Call		18.6. For More Information

Using the Address Book

Ekiga offers to manage your SIP contacts. Start the address book with Tools+Address book. An empty list window opens. To add a contact, first select Personal with your mouse. Then right-click into the address window and select New Contact. Alternatively, just press Ctrl+N.

The following entries are required for a valid contact:

Name: Enter the name of your contact. This may be a full name, but you can also use a nickname here.
SIP Address: Enter a valid SIP address for your contact.
Email: Enter the e-mail address of your contact for your own reference.
Speed Dial: With a Speed Dial you can access often used numbers more easily. This is optional.
Categories: If desired, add your own categories if you have many different contacts.
Local Address Book: By default, you have a local address book with the name Personal available. If you need more address books, create them with File+New Address Book or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+B.

To call any contact from the address book, double-click this contact. The call is initiated immediately.