Use Time Capsule as HDD?

JTLee9153 · JTLee9153 #1 (**permalink**)

08-25-2011, 10:10 PM

Hello,

I've just purchased the new Time Capsule 2TB, and wanted to try dropping some files into it. However, it says that the Time Capsule cannot be modified and wouldn't let me drop files into it. Is there any way I could solve this problem, or is the Time Capsule strictly for backup?

Slydude · Slydude #2 (**permalink**)

08-26-2011, 12:02 AM

The Time Capsule can be used as a large hard drive without being used for backup. I am doing that right now with a number of media files.

Not sure exactly what is causing your problem. Have you password protected the drive during the initial setup? That can easily be done as part of the manual setup process.

Slydude #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 15, 2009 Location: North Louisiana, USA Posts: 3,885 Mac Specs: 2.8 GHz MacBook Pro 10.8,3 8 GB mem, 2.66 GHz Mac Pro - Dead, iPhone 4	08-26-2011, 12:02 AM The Time Capsule can be used as a large hard drive without being used for backup. I am doing that right now with a number of media files. Not sure exactly what is causing your problem. Have you password protected the drive during the initial setup? That can easily be done as part of the manual setup process. Sylvester Roque Former Contributing Editor About This Particular Macintosh No matter what time it is where I am it's early morning somewhere in the world. At that hour of the morning follow my advice at your own risk. Anything sounds good before your first cup of coffee
	QUOTE Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Airport + External HDD, vs. Time Capsule?	Command Alt Ego	Switcher Hangout	7	05-22-2011 07:47 PM
Time Capsule Update settings problem	Mark In England	Internet, Networking, and Wireless	6	01-04-2011 06:09 PM
Time Capsule Connection Problem	pjomaha	Internet, Networking, and Wireless	13	03-28-2010 05:21 PM
Time Capsule security	Fidou	Internet, Networking, and Wireless	0	10-04-2008 09:50 AM
Need Help Installing Time Capsule	Jetheat	OS X - Operating System	2	04-14-2008 11:34 PM

Use Time Capsule as HDD?

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

JTLee9153 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 17, 2011 Posts: 15	08-25-2011, 10:10 PM Hello, I've just purchased the new Time Capsule 2TB, and wanted to try dropping some files into it. However, it says that the Time Capsule cannot be modified and wouldn't let me drop files into it. Is there any way I could solve this problem, or is the Time Capsule strictly for backup?
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)