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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