Mac OS X 10.1: Address Book - Preferences Command Dimmed

Preferences for Address Book are dimmed, or unavailable, in Mac OS X 10.1 to 10.1.5. The LDAP function previously found there can be had by using Mail, or by upgrading to Mac OS 10.2 or later.
Symptom

The Preferences command in the File menu of Address Book is dimmed.


Solution

For the affected Mac OS X versions, you may use LDAP services in the application Mail.

You may also upgrade to Mac OS X 10.2 or later, in which Preferences (including LDAP) are available in Address Book.
Published Date: Feb 17, 2012