I had to change my hard drive. I thought it would be easy, as I have a time capsule, but I have not been able to restore my information. What to do?

Hi, I had to change my hard drive in my MacBookPro. I was not worried, as I have a time capsul. However, once back with my new hard drive, I have not been able to restore all my info "as if nothing happened".
What can, should, I do?
Thanks for your help.

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Here's how to:
Disable autosync in iTunes, connect your ipod to your computer and right click on it in the device list and choose backup. iTunes will backup your ipod without syncing.
Transfer your purchases the same way, choosing "transfer purchases" this time.
When you connect your device for the first time, all media content will be erased. But you can restore your settings and app data from your manual backup afterwards.
Don't forget to set up at least one contact and event on your new computer to be able to merge calendars and contacts when you sync the ipod for the first time.
About backups and what's saved:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
How to back up and restore:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Saving other data is also described here. How to back up your data and set up as a new device
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