Where to file in Time Capsule

I've done a time machine backup on my Time Capsule, which shows up as a sparsebundle in my Data file in the Time Capsule. It shows up when I double click the sparcebundle and Time Machine Backups then shows up under devices. I'm assuming that is the correct way to look for the backup...
To locate files in the backup you use TM.
See info on restore here.. Q14-17 http://pondini.org/TM/FAQ.html
You must NOT touch the sparsebundle.. you must NOT add files inside it.. it is owned by TM and you can easily corrupt it if you mess with it.. all files into and out of the TM sparsebundle are controlled via TM.
You cannot leave the Sparsebundle mounted... that will stop TM working. It will post an error message that the TM sparsebundle is in use.
If I want to then save additional items to the Time Capsule, where do I save them? In the Data file Or in the Time Capsule file along with the Data file? My screen shot shows them inside the Data file which is where I assume they should be..?
Also, if I want to check the size of my Time Capsule, do I Get Info on the Time Capsule or Data?
You save it to Data.. although IMHO it is neater to create a folder and put files that belong together in one place.. filing everything under root directory is poor organisation.
Note.. Time Machine cannot see those files and back them up. If you delete those files from your computer at some point Time Machine will delete the file from the backup.. you will then have only a single copy.. anyway backups and original files on the same disk is pointless.
You cannot get info on the TC . it will spin fetching forever.
Data doesn't work... you can get info on folders inside data. Or the sparsebundle.
At least on Mountain Lion.
If you want to see total disk usage.. you can find that in Airport Utility or in Time Machine.

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I'm sorry for the confusion. My device is called "Time Capsule" --- How do I remedy the error I am receiving?
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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.
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