How to "power off"/"shut down" nano?

Hello luthsane,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!

According to the *User Guide*, that's exactly how you power it off.

turn off iPod nano (press the Sleep/Wake button)

Check it out for yourself.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPod_nano_6thgen_UserGuide.pdf

B-rock

The sleep/wake button is also the power button. Last night I made sure I wasn't playing music. I paused it, hit the sleep/wake button. The next morning I went from 100% to 60%. There must be things running in sleep. There is no other way to conserve the battery consumption?

The user guide says "Note: iPod nano continues to use battery power after it’s been turned off."

This is just lame, IMO! So basically one would need to leave it plugged in all night if you want the battery to remain fully charged?

I really hope Apple addresses this with a software/firmware update!

Have to agree on this one; mine arrived yesterday & after minor use yesterday afternoon, turned it off. (or so I thought...) switched on this morning as I was walking out the door & was really surprised to see battery was at 1/2 power! Figured I'd done something wrong/didnt turn it off right/Hah! first apple product I feel somewhat jipped' by - not sure Im completely sold on this model now that I have it 'in my hands'. Apple please ADDRESS this issue with a software/firmware update if possible!

The best way to get the message to Steve Jobs and Apple is to TAKE IT BACK.

If they get a big bunch of these back they will fix the problem.

Hit'em where it hurts, in their bottom line.

I'm taking mine back tomorrow.
And the sad part is that I really like it,
except for no way to completely shut it off.

I have the 2nd generation of the Nano and I love it.

I passed the 3rd -- 5th gen Nano.

I want a small device whaich I can just clip on my shirt. I am not ineterested in video and game stuff - and 6th Nano WAS what I want. But after I read this discussion rgearding the power off issue, I canceled my order from Apple On-Line store. I think I will wait for the next fix or next generation.

Luckily i was able to cancel my order, im gutted that your not able to turn the device off really wanted the new ipod nano aswell 😟

Message was edited by: klowNeM

-JCS wrote:
The user guide says "Note: iPod nano continues to use battery power after it’s been turned off."

The important question, to which I do not yet have an answer is, "How much battery life does it use while in the sleep state?" Apple may be covering themselves here. It may turn out that the amount it uses is barely noticeable. All lithium ion batteries will lose some charge just sitting around. It just takes a long time. Or it may be a lot. If the former, who cares if you can turn it off? Just got mine set up yesterday. I should know the answer fairly soon.

Nano was fully charged as of about 10a. Now sitting in sleep mode. I'll report back when I have some data.

Nan has been sitting in sleep for 24 hours. No visible decrease in battery charge level. I begin to think there's nothing to worry about here.

As long as you pause the device and theres nothing playing, the Ipod will sustain power levels. If you leave it playing, even with no headphones, the battery will be being used.

I just finished a review for everythingiCafe and the battery is very close to Apple's 24 hours of playback. I was able to get 23 hours and this included plenty of display use. Battery life is perfectly acceptable and shouldn't be a reason why you take a pass on the 6th nano.