How do I back up videos or photos to the time capsule outside of utilizing time machine as well?

I was told when I purchased the time capsule that I could use it for Time Machine purposes but also use it as personal storage of files.  How do I back up my personal videos and photos to the time capsule outside of using the time machine as well?

If the MBP is already connecting to the network via the TC it is just being difficult. (It is incredibly difficult at the moment as apple have some built in bugs in Lion and ML).
Use finder and go, go to server. Type in the actual TC name. Thusly..
AFP://TCname
If the MBP still cannot find the TC.. reboot it.. it should then work.. it is like olden day electronics .. sometimes you need to give it a swift kick to get it going.
(Please do not actually physically kick anything.. I was being metaphorical!!)

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