How do I know if my iPod Shuffle 1st generation is charging?

To check the battery charge, press the battery status button and look at the color of the status light….iPod shuffle (1st generation)

Green: High charge.
Orange: Low charge.
Red: Very low charge.
No light: No charge*
Blinking orange: Device is in use as a disk.

How do you reset an iPod Shuffle 1st generation?

iPod Shuffles can be reset by doing the following procedure: unplug from computer (if connected), move the hold switch to the off position, wait five seconds, then move the hold switch to either the play in order or shuffle position. At this point, your shuffle should be reset.

How do I charge my iPod Shuffle 1st generation?

The first generation iPod Shuffle comes with a USB connector attached to it, making it look similar to a flash drive. You plug it directly into your computer’s USB port, so you don’t need a cable of any kind. Just plug it in to sync your iTunes library, and it simultaneously charges your iPod Shuffle.

How do I get my old iPod shuffle to work?

If the iPod Shuffle is still not turning on or charging, resetting the device reboots its operating system. If you move the power switch to the “OFF” position, the green stripe disappears. Wait at least 10 seconds and move the switch back to the “ON” position to reset your iPod Shuffle.

How do I check the battery level on my iPod shuffle?

iPod shuffle (1st generation) To check the battery charge level, press the battery status button and look at the colour of the status light.

Should iPod shuffle be turned on when charging?

To charge the battery using your computer: The computer must be turned on and not in sleep mode (some models of Macintosh can charge iPod shuffle while in sleep mode). When the battery is charging, the status light on iPod shuffle is orange. When the battery is fully charged, the status light turns green.

How do I get my old iPod Shuffle to work?

How do I turn on my iPod Shuffle?

To turn on the iPod, slide the switch one click to the left, placing it in the center of the track. With the iPod on, you’ll see green on the switch track. Moving the switch to the far left turns on shuffle, which plays your music in a random order.

What is the battery life of an iPod shuffle?

In terms of battery life, Apple claims the 4G shuffle can last for 15 hours of continuous play (up from its claim of 10 hours for the 3G model), and in my initial testing Apple’s claims seem slightly conservative, as they should be.