What does the yellow light on my time capsule mean?

The time capsule's yellow light is blinking and the time capsule will not backup

The Time Capsule has a message for you.
If you have Lion or Mountain Lion installed on your Mac.....
Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility
Click directly on the amber dot and a window will open to explain what the issue might be, along with suggested measures to remedy the problem
If you have Leopard or Snow Leopard installed on your Mac.....
Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility
Click the Time Capsule
Click Manual Setup
Click directly on the amber dot and a window will open to explain what the issue might be, along with suggested measures to remedy the problem

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