Unable to sync google contacts with Address book

HI I am using 10.6.4 and cannot sync to my address book. When I select the Accounts tab I do not see ‘Account information’ all I see is the ‘On my Mac’ icon with a + at the bottom right. clicking this doesn't allow for any google mail option. HELP!

Stokesy wrote:
HI I am using 10.6.4 and cannot sync to my address book. When I select the Accounts tab I do not see ‘Account information’ all I see is the ‘On my Mac’ icon with a + at the bottom right. clicking this doesn't allow for any google mail option. HELP!
Apple Mail > Preferences > Accounts > On My Mac > [x] Synchronize with Google

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