HT2486 connect address book to connect server

When I update my contacts on my Connect Server, it doesn't seem to sync with Apple Address Book (Lion). I'm sure I have the account and server information correct (I'm using the same connections as I use for iCal, which seems to sync nicely). Am I doing something wrong or does Apple Address Book not sync to Connect Servers?
Thanks,
Jeff

Under Tools (or AppMenu/Options)/Options/Composition/Addressing, make sure "Local Address Books" is checked.
Another option is to show the Contacts sidebar in the Write window (press F9).

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HT2486 My address book only displays e-mails. How can I sync it with my i-phone to display the address book the same way as my contacts in my i-phone?

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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1296
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/Home/Library/Preferences/org.mozilla.firefox.plist
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