ipod shuffle 4th gen model A1373

Hey UppityCowgirl,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities! I understand you have some questions about your iPod shuffle. I am happy to help.

To start, I've got a great guide that has a visual for how to charge an iPod shuffle. Take a look at that here: Charge your iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle

You can also find some great information regarding the status light and battery life here: Check the status light and battery charge on your iPod shuffle

Lastly, User Guides contain a lot of great information about how to use your devices. You can find the User Guide for your iPod shuffle here: iPod shuffle User Guide

Thanks again, and have a great day!