How does the older version ipod shuffle work - Audio Players & Recorders

Check to see whether your iPod shuffle is the original stick version or the newer version, which plugs into the iPod dock connector.

Turn your PC on.

The PC needs to be on to transfer music and charge the iPod shuffle.

Place the iPod shuffle in the iPod dock connector if you have the newer version.

If you're using the original version, then plug it directly into a high-power USB port on your PC.

Check the monitor to ensure iTunes has loaded.

This means a connection was established.

hope this helps

Use iPod Reset Utility to restore the following iPod models back to their factory settings when iTunes is unable to do so. The process completely erases all music and data and reinstalls the iPod software version listed below:

• iPod shuffle (1st generation) - iPod Software version 1.1.5
• iPod shuffle (2nd generation) - iPod Software version 1.0.4

download here
http://support.apple.com/downloads/iPod_Reset_Utility_1_0_4_for_Windows
then install..
follow these instructions..
Using iPod Reset Utility

1. Quit all running applications on your computer.
2. Open iPod Reset Utility.
3. Connect iPod to a USB port on your computer. Do not connect iPod to a USB port on your keyboard, or other non-powered USB hub.
4. Click the Reset button.
5. If prompted, enter an administrator name and password. Notice: Do not disconnect iPod during the reset process.
6. When complete, quit iPod Reset Utility and open iTunes to load music onto iPod.
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• I THINK YOU SHOULD UP DATE YOUR SOFTWARE.To update and reinstall your iPod software, first download the latest version of iTunes.
• Next, open the new version of iTunes and connect your iPod to your computer.
• Select your iPod in the source list and click "Check for Update" under the Settings tab. iTunes will check to see if your iPod needs to be updated and perform the update for you.
• If this does not resolve the issue, try completely uninstalling iTunes and then reinstalling the latest version of iTunes

MY GOD... I THOUGHT IT AS RED LIGHT..

click on your ipod icon and that should be songs on your shuffle, play to see if they really are on there. sometimes it tricks you...

hi,

First Turn your PC on. The PC needs to be on to transfer music and charge the iPod shuffle. Then Place the iPod shuffle in the iPod dock connector if you have the newer version. If you're using the original version, then plug it directly into a high-power USB port on your PC. Check the monitor to ensure iTunes has loaded. This means a connection was established.

Hi,
Generally you do not have to change the drive letter. There is a 'shuffle restore' program from Apple that you can download for free. Using this to restore your iPod will set it back to factory conditions. Do you have the latest version of iTunes on your computer? If not, you might want to try that also. Have you tried dragging your playlist into the Shuffle? I find that it helps with my shuffle to create playlists and have it fill out of them. That way I can change the playlist every day. Works for me. Hope that helps.

I had the same problem. Try the new version as of jul 30th. It worked right up...

You should do a restore:

How to restore iPod shuffle

1. Ensure that you have an active Internet connection as new versions of iTunes and iPod Software may need to be downloaded to your computer.
2. Download and install the latest version of iTunes if you do not already have it installed.
3. Open iTunes, and then connect iPod shuffle to your computer.
4. After a few moments, it will appear in the Source pane in iTunes.
5. Select your iPod shuffle in the Source pane and you will see information about it appear in the Settings tab of the main iTunes windows
6. The Version section tells you whether iPod shuffle is up to date or needs a newer version of the software.
7. Click the Restore button. You will be prompted with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download of the latest iPod Software. The 4 possible restore options are:
8. • Restore Option 1: Restore - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod.
   • Restore Option 2: Use Same Version - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod even though a newer version is available.
   • Restore Option 3: Use Newest Version - Restores with the latest iPod Software on your computer.
   • Restore Option 4: Restore and Update - Restores with the latest iPod Software on your computer.
9. If you are using a Mac, a message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator’s name and password.
10. A progress bar will appear on the computer screen indicating that the first stage of the restore process has started. When this stage is completed, iTunes will present a message instructing you to leave iPod shuffle connected to computer to complete restore process.
11. During the stage 2 of the restore process, a green LED will flash once on iPod shuffle, then amber and green LEDs will flash briefly, and finally the amber LED will begin to flash continuously. It is critical that the iPod shuffle remains connected to the computer during this stage.
12. After stage 2 of the restore process is complete, the iPod Setup Assistant window will appear asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences similar to when you connected your iPod for the first time.