Save files to time capsule

How do I actually save files directly to time capsule?  Drag and drop does not seem to work.

Using what OS??
You need to mount the disk first and create a new directory for the files.
It is also a bad idea because the TC cannot backup your files and nor can TM.
See Q3 here. http://pondini.org/TM/Time_Capsule.html

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    Moving the image files is not related to the the error that you see. Lion...and Mountain Lion....has bugs.
    Fix the "file in use" error first, then move the files that you want over to the Time Capsule disk.
    See Time Machine -- Troubleshooting by Time Machine wizard Pondini.
    http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
    # C12 is what you want

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    Can i store my files on time capsule from my ipad, and copy them back, without using itunes to sync the tablet? i want to buy an iPad Air and to forget my laptop and i think that even the 128 gb wont be enough some times. I am wandering if time capsule can be used as external hdd and to connect on it via wifi ...

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    How can I copy programs (iWorks) and files from Time Capsule to my HD manually? The problem is that the migration assistant does not recognize my backup file and the user on the TC. (If I open the TC on finder, it it there though)

  • Can't copy files to time capsule

    I need some help with my new 2TB Time Capsule.  I setup the time capsule and did my first time machine backup.  Now I want to copy over additional files to time capsule from my full hard drive on my iMac. When I drag files over the following message occurs "The item “FILE NAME” can’t be moved because “Time Capsule” can’t be modified."
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    From post above: "Now I want to copy over additional files to time capsule from my full hard drive on my iMac"
    I'm sorry for the confusion.  My device is called "Time Capsule" --- How do I remedy the error I am receiving?
    "The item “FILE NAME” can’t be moved because “Time Capsule” can’t be modified."
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  • How to restore mail files from Time Capsule onto a different machine?

    My Macbook Pro hard drive crashed, and I want to restore my backed-up mail files from Time Capsule onto my Desktop Mac (iMac 27").  When I try to restore by opening Time Capsule with Mail already open, I can only see the current mail files on the iMac (not the backed up files on the MacBook Pro), even when I point to the MacBook Pro backup file.

    Hello there, AngryMario.
    The following Knowledge Base article offers up how to restore mailboxes and content using Time Machine:
    Mail (Mountain Lion): Restore mailboxes and their content
    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11713
    Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
    Cheers,
    Pedro.

  • How to browse files in time capsule from outstate?

    how to browse files in time capsule from outstate?

    I presume by outstate you mean remote access ie from internet in a different location??
    If so google for remote access time capsule.
    It is simple if you have TC setup as the main router and a static public IP.
    Just go to finder, go, go to server and type in AFP://IPofTC
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  • WDTV not able to see media Files from Time Capsule

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    Ok got it ..
    In WDTV > Setup > network Setup > Turn on Mac Shares
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  • Can't access files in Time Capsule in WIN7 64 Bit- says folder is empty

    Hi there. I can't seem to access my files in Time Capsule using WIN7 64 BIT, it works fine as a router , i can see the time capsule online and how much space it's occupied, however whenever i click on it , it says folder it empty. I can access the files from OSX 10.6 (Snow Leopard).
    I tried to drag and drop new files into the Time Capsule in WIN7 , it copies/paste the files fine for a second and then disappear, and if i go back to the Snow Leopard i can see those folders again , so i am guessing i need enable some kind access/ file sharing option or whatever that allows the files to be visible. Has anyone faced this situation in WIN7 64 BIT ?
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  • How to improve the speed for backing up files to time capsule via in hose wifi?

    How to improve the speed for backing up files to time capsule via in hose wifi?

    via in hose wifi?
    Use a bigger hose??
    House??
    Need to spell this out a bit more..
    But speed via 2.4ghz to the TC is restricted by Apple to max 130mbps link speed.. much slower actual transfer.. latest TC and laptops can do 450mbps on 5ghz but you need to be up close.. so place the TC near the device using it.. and force 5ghz connection by using a different name for 5ghz network.

  • Can you rename backed up files on time capsule?

    Can you rename backed up file on time capsule?

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  • Save directly to Time Capsule

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    Yes - you have the TC mounted as a drive under shared and save to that. Very straight to do

  • How to drag a file to time capsule???

    How to drag a file to time capsule? I would like to use it  to store stuff like video and music, every time I try to drag a file in the TC it doesen't work ???

    Mount the TC first by double clicking it in finder.
    Create a new directory before you start copying files to it.
    Do not forget the TC is not designed for file sharing.. it is a backup target for TM. It cannot back itself up nor can TM back up a network drive.. anything you put on the TC can be lost if it dies.. TC die regularly .. be warned.

  • HT4437 how may I add files to time capsule apart from backup files?

    how may I add files to time capsule apart from backup files?
    I'm able to perform backup (time machine). May I add pictures, texts, movies...?
    Thanks

    not sure if this is a spc. appletv question or if you posted it in the wrong forum but there is no way
    for an appletv to access files directly from an time capsule it can only! access a shared lib from itunes from a computer running and running itunes

  • How to wipe out the files on Time Capsule so I can sell it

    The first back up was successful, but I can't get it work ever since. The yellow light is always flashing even I follow the direction to reinstall. It's too hard for me to handle compare regular external hard drive back up. I bought a 1-TB LaCie hard drive to back up my files and have no problem so I would like to know how to securely remove my files on Time Capsule so I can sell it.
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    Sabrina

    Open the Airport Utility --> Manual Setup --> Disks --> "Erase". Select "7-Pass Erase". That will be sufficient.

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