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iPod Shuffle 2nd Gen: How to trouble shoot your iPod shuffle - Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore
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TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Here... we will discuss some tips and troubleshooting methods of your iPod Shuffle...

The five Rs for iPod Shuffle

  • Most problems with your iPod can be solved with one of the 5 R's.
  • The 5 R's are
    1. Reset
    2. Retry
    3. Restart
    4. Reinstall
    5. Restore

Reset

To reset your iPod shuffle:
  • Eject your iPod shuffle from iTunes, if connected.
  • Remove iPod shuffle from the USB port.
  • Slide the switch on the back of iPod shuffle to the OFF position.
  • Wait for 5 seconds.
  • Slide the same switch to turn on the shuffle.
  • iPod shuffle is now reset.
  • After resetting iPod shuffle, if you are going to attach it to your computer, make sure the shuffle is switched off.

Retry

Suppose... when you connect your iPod to your computer... you cannot see the iPod icon in iTunes.
Then, you can retry with a different USB port of your computer.
  • Detach the USB cable from its existing port.
  • Connect it to another port.

Restart

Some problems with your iPod may be solved by simply restarting your computer.
  • Restart your computer.
  • Ensure that the latest software updates are installed.

Reinstall

Some iPod problems are solved if you reinstall the latest version of iTunes from the web.
  • Go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/downloads
    • Download and install the latest iTunes software
  • Alternatively, check for iTunes software updates.
    • Connect to the Internet.
    • In iTunes, select Help > Check for Updates.
    • A small window... with an animated progress bar... opens.
      -It says, "Checking for updates".
    • If a new version is available, a dialog box appears
      specifying the version, and
      asking if you wish to download it now....


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iPod Shuffle 2nd Gen

Apple iPod Shuffle 2nd Gen



The iPod shuffle is colorful, portable, and wearable. Clip it on and take hundreds of songs with you everywhere. The clickable control pad on the front of iPod shuffle makes it easy to control your music. Its main body is crafted from a single piece of aluminum, so iPod shuffle feels solid, sleek, and durable. And the color palette makes it the perfect fashion accessory.




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