My ipod shuffle will be recognized as a device and then the icon goes blank like it disconnected?

my ipod is only recognized by my PC for a few seconds and diconnects. why?

You may want to connect it to your computer and wait at least 10 minutes before trying to launch iTunes. It may be the case where the battery is very low and it will need to be charged somewhat before iTunes will recognize your iPod.

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Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
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Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
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Do you mean crashes?
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Just bought a refurbished 2nd generation ipod
shuffle. I am running the very latest version of OS X
and iTunes on an iBook G3 600 mhz with the slower USB
ports, not 2.0 ports. The ipod mounts and is
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the ipod from itunes, it always has an error message
when I submit to register (all forms are filled out
correctly). The registration window in iTunes shows
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previous owner I assume) and may be causing my
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What was the exact wording of the error message?
Without knowing that:
- Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
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Try the following:
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least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
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My 4th gen ipod shuffle will not show up in iTunes, and is not recognized by my computer. I am using a MacBook Pro purchased six months ago, with all software up to date. I am using the most recent version of iTunes,and the original factory connector. It does charge through the computer, but is not seen by the computer. I have gone through all of the recommened troubleshooting, and have verified that the connectors are plugged in properly.

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http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/
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second: setup an appointment to a Genius Bar for service.

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I just bought a song and my ipod shuffle will not play it.. how do i get my money back from the song??, I just bought a song and my ipod shuffle will not play it.. how do i get my money back from the song??

Assuming you bought the song at the iTunes Store, you can go here
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/
and follow one of the "paths" to get what you need or to an Apple customer support employee. One path is to click Contact Support at the bottom of the list of choices, and use the Express Lane.
The iTunes app also has a way to report a problem with a purchase. Select iTunes Store in the sidebar (of the iTunes window). Toward the upper right corner, click on your Apple ID. This gets you to your Account Information screen. Find Purchase History and click See All. On that screen, you can select a specific purchase with that problem, and Report a Problem.
If you want to try to figure out WHY that song does not play on your iPod shuffle, please post back...

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