HT201510: Setting up Time Capsule for the first time

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Dermot Carlin
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Q: Hello my Time capsule amber light is flashing but Time machine is still backing up ?? is this right ?

My Time Capsule amber light is flashing, but Time Machine is backing up is this right ?

Time capsule , OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Aug 31, 2013 3:43 AM

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Dermot Carlin

Q: Hello my Time capsule amber light is flashing but Time machine is still backing up ?? is this right ?

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  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Aug 31, 2013 5:15 AM in response to Dermot Carlin
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    Aug 31, 2013 5:15 AM in response to Dermot Carlin

    The Time Capsule has a message for you.

     

    On your Mac, open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility

     

    Click directly on the amber dot and a window will open to explain things.....along with suggested actions to get the light back to green.