How do I move my iTunes library to my Time Capsule?

I referred to apple's support HT1449 and followed each step carefully. I then opened iTunes using the option button.
I'm getting a message saying the files cannot be found on the Time Capsule and iTunes is opening up and showing I have no content when I try to access the internal drive.
I'm very frustrated. I have tried this several times! What am I missing?

Marcia Neal wrote:
I referred to apple's support HT1449 and followed each step carefully.
HT1449 support article is for moving the iTunes media folder not the iTunes library.
I then opened iTunes using the option button.
That article does not mention anything about Option button.
Option is when you move the iTunes library.
Do you still have the entire iTunes folder on the internal?
If so...
Quit iTunes.
Copy the entire /Music/iTunes/ folder to the external.
Hold the Option key, select Choose library... and select the iTunes folder you copied to the external.
That is all you need to do.

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