Charging/ Disconnect Questions

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Charging/ Disconnect Questions

These questions are all concerning my 5G 30gig Ipod.
*Should the "Do Not Disconnect" icon ALWAYS stay on when connected to my pc, even if the Ipod isn't updating, playing a song, etc?
*When I "eject" my Ipod from iTunes but leave it connected physically, should it continue to charge? It doesn't.
*Using an Apple power adapter and the supplied USB cable, my Ipod will NOT charge. I've tried charging other Ipods (4Gig nano's, specifically) with the exact same setup, and they DO charge. I've also tried using a different Ipod USB cable with the same power adapter and my Ipod, and still no charging. The aftermarket car adapter I have WILL charge my Ipod. My boss' Altec Lansing speaker dock WILL charge my Ipod. Oh, and my cable WILL transfer songs. What gives? This is driving me NUTS.

Dell GX240 (P4), Windows 2000

Posted on Dec 28, 2005 8:43 AM

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Answer 1

Dec 28, 2005 8:47 AM in response to adambullock

The "Do Not Disconnect" icon is normal, please read this:

Do Not Disconnect - http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61135

As far as the charging not charging the 5th Gen IPOD is a new one. No reason why it shouldn't, unless I am missing something from your concise explanation.

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Answer 2

Dec 28, 2005 8:47 AM in response to adambullock

no it shouldnt say "do not disconnect" when not updating, and it should still charge after you eject it in itunes, dunno bout dat last 1
superman

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Answer 3

Dec 28, 2005 9:00 AM in response to superman2006

Superman, and where is this written "No it shouldnt say "do not disconnect" when not updatings". His IPOD is setup to run in disk mode. Hows about reading this and not giving advice if we don't know the answer, please.

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61135

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adambullock Author

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Dec 28, 2005 9:37 AM in response to adambullock

Barbara, you are correct in that my Ipod is setup for disk mode. So, that would explain why my coworkers nano's only say "do not disconnect" when updating; their's are NOT setup in disk mode. An update on the wall charger: I got it to charge, but only by plugging it in and THEN resetting the Ipod! When plugged into my pc, the Ipod does NOT charge after ejecting in iTunes though.

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Answer 5

Dec 28, 2005 9:48 AM in response to adambullock

Dells will shut the power off to the port after ejection. This has to do with the APCI power setting in the system BIOS. Not familar with your Dell or motherboard. Your only option may be to charge with the charger.

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adambullock Author

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Dec 28, 2005 10:07 AM in response to Barbara Hall

now THAT makes sense! I remembered that when I first got my Ipod and plugged it in to my laptop (a Vaio) it charged just fine. Now thiings are starting to make sense, except for the wall charger part! Thanks a lot Barbara!

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