Getting a file from a non-present computer backed up in Time Capsule

Hi all,
I have a 1TB Time Capsule with 2 computers backed up to it wirelessly: my 27" iMac and my G4 powerbook. My powerbook is in the shop, but I desperately need to get my old address book from Entourage (I need a specific email group).
Is it possible to do this?
Thanks, David

David52 wrote:
good morning, or afternoon!
My problem will be moot soon, since I have word that my laptop is successfully repaired and available for pickup.
Great!
One question though, the trouble shooting directions on how to repair repair a backup disk say to "drag" the sparsebundle to the sidebar of disk utility. Mine show up there already, so is there any reason to drag??
Nope. In some circumstances it appears automatically, other times you have to drag it.
Time machine is a bit mysterious
Yes, Apple's documentation isn't the best, and not as easily found as for other things.
I dread the thought that it could be corrupted since i depend on it as my backup for 2, and soon 3 different systems.
I don't want to frighten you, but consider this: all hardware fails, sooner or later; and no backup app is perfect. That's why, like many folks, I keep "secondary" backups (at least). See #27 in [Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions|http://web.me.com/pondini/Time_Machine/FAQ.html] (or use the link in *User Tips* at the top of the +Time Machine+ forum), for some suggestions.
Thanks again for all your help--David
You're quite welcome.

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