Time Capsule Question

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  1. Yeti60, Aug 4, 2009

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    I have set up my Time Capsule and am using an ethernet cable to connect it to my MacBook. When I plug it in I click the Time Machine button in the top right and can get an immediate back up of my files. Or if I let my computer stay on for an hour it will automatically back up. Can I close my computer and let it sleep while plugged in or does my computer need to be open an on for back ups to happen automatically?
     
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  2. rkdiddy, Aug 4, 2009

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    If you're running your computer in clamshell mode (w/ external monitor) then your computer will backup - assuming it isn't sleeping or off.

    However, if you haven't updated your files since it went to sleep - there is no need to backup.

    FYI: If your computer is put to sleep or off during a backup it will return an error when it comes back on (circle with an explanation in it). This will resolve once backup runs again.

    Cheers.
     
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  3. ian.maffett, Aug 4, 2009

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    It won't back up if it's asleep.
     
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