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'Contacts' can be installed from the 'Synaptic Package Manager'.It is very easy to get going with 'Contacts'.The interface is very simple and self explanatory.To create a new contact, click on the 'Contacts' menu and or use the 'CTRL + n' shortcut.
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By default , 'Contacts' provides you with number of common fields. Additional fields can also be added by clicking on the 'Add Field'.
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After installation, 'Contacts' can be launched from the 'Office' menu.