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So your nano is freezing after your computer when into standby mode, do I have that correct?
If your computer goes sleep, or standby with your iPod connected, your iPod will most likely freeze because of this (it sounds like that's what happened). Try resetting your iPod to get it out of its freezing mode:
Resetting your iPod
To safely disconnect your iPod (when it displays "Do Not Disconnect" it isn't safe to disconnect now), follow this:
Close iTunes and iPod Updater programs if they are running.
Shut down your computer; then unplug your iPod now.
I hope this helps,
-Kylene
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