HT3275 How do I back up my MacBook Pro to Time machine (capsule)?

I have time capsule installed as the wireless server and it is backing up the iMac desktop.  I was told I could back up all the computers,  When I select disk on the macbook, it doesn't list the time machine drive.  Do I need to connect the laptop directly in order to back it up?

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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