Time Capsule backup with Mac OS X 10.4.11 - how does it work?

how can we make a backup when you have Mac OS X 10.4.11 ? All the userguide refers to Time Machine but this is not available under Tiger (10.4.11). How can I still back up files to Time Capsule?
many thanks

boquerones,
Welcome to the Apple discussions!
This might be helpful...
*Connecting Wirelessly to TC From Tiger (Mac OS X 10.4)*
Open a Finder window.
Click on the Network icon in the Sidebar on the left (Gray Globe)
Double-click the Time Capsule icon.
Enter the TCs name & password. (Note: not your name & password)
Put a check mark in "Remember password in Keychain"
Click "Connect".
You will be presented with a dialogue to choose the disks you want to mount. Hold Shift down to select more than one volume.
Click "OK"
The drives should appear on your desktop.
Let us know if this resolved your issue.
Cheers!
Message was edited by: Glenn Carter

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