To get your 4GB iPod Nano to be recognized by your computer

By KitkatJohn
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posted on Sep 11, 2009

I found the solution to this problem:

To get your iPod Nano 3rd Generation (4GB video) to be recognized by your computer, you will need to manually get it into "Disk Mode" here's how:

Verify that it has a full charge, if not, you need to either charge the iPod before continuing or connect it to a high-powered USB port, or simply connect it to the Power Adapter that plugs into an electrical outlet. (just not connected to your computer)
Toggle the Hold switch on and off once. (Set it to Hold, and then turn it off again. Just slide back and forth.)
Press and hold the Menu and Select (center) buttons at the same time for at least 6 seconds until the Apple logo appears.
When the Apple logo appears, release the Menu and Select (center) buttons and immediately press and hold the Select (center) and the Play/Pause buttons until the ‘Disk Mode’ screen appears.
Disconnect your iPod from the power adapter and connect it to your computer;
Now the screen on the iPod will change and say "Do not disconnect" and should be recognized by your computer.

I hope this helps you; I had a hard time finding a solution and thought I'd share the wealth once my stress was relieved.

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