Setting up manual backup in time capsule

Hi
I've been having some problems with my MacBook Pro. The processor is being overworked by a bad kernel in the OS. I've had it checked over by support and the only option is to wipe the hard drive and start a fresh. As a result I've invested in a Time Capsule to do a backup of my music and photos before wiping it. Due to the issues with the processor, I am only able to access my user account and hard drive in safe mode and it was suggested that I perform a manual backup as opposed to letting the time machine run, which apparently can be processor demanding.
Can someone please advise on the steps I need to follow to successfully initiate and complete a manual backup. So far, my MacBook has recognised the time machine and I have set up the basic info for it. I have not yet connected the time machine to the internet, though I assume its not compulsary as I've already accessed it without the time machine being connected. I have attempted to follow the instruction in the manual to no avail and after exploring all the options in the time machine menu, I'm still no closer.
My MacBook Pro was purchased in January 2010 and I'm currently running Mountain Lion (10.8). A quick response is appreciated as I have a deadline to meet before I have to wipe the hard drive. The longer I keep this bad kernel, the more damage it could do!!
Many thanks in advance
James

Manually copy the files.
Just open finder and locate the files you want to save.. the library for iphoto and itunes should be obvious although you might need to look up where they are.
Copy the libraries as a standard file to the TC.. but create a directory for it.
You should also be able to boot the Mac from installation CD.. using disk utility you can create an image of the startup drive.
http://macs.about.com/od/backupsarchives/ss/diskbackup.htm
A backup utility like clonezilla can boot the Mac and do a full disk image.. same as the above if you don't have ready access to a boot cd. Once you have full disk copy to external drive.. you can access the files you need once you have a proper working OS. that is the way I would do it. I am sure some of the other guys here have better suggestions.. but you can download clonezilla and create a boot cd. This works on the Mac just as well as the PC apparently.. though I haven't tried on the Mac.

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http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
Even if you cannot connect by ethernet, at current location.. you can simply disconnect the TC from the network and bring it to the Mac and plug it in by ethernet. The TC can be reset if you haven't got a suitable current setup (save previous setup before you change it) and run just as backup device.. do the backup and then return it to the network.
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Arthur Simonsen wrote:
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You can also buy CCC and backup to another disk plugged into the computer.. or a different network drive. But all packets go through the computer.
If you are making a backup of TM backups .. don't bother..
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neillhowell wrote:
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Launch the Keychain Access application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Keychain Access in the page that opens.
Select the System keychain in the list of keychains in the sidebar of the window. If you don't see the list, click the down-arrow icon below the sidebar.
Then select Passwords in the Category list at lower left. Click the Kind heading in the list of keychain items to arrange it by Kind.
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