3rd gen iPod Touch (refurb) keeps asking to power off.

Hi, just purchased the above for my son and it keeps going to the slide to power off screen without pressing the off button. This occurs sometimes every few seconds (you can just hit cancel ok and it does)then stops. Sometimes it doesn't happen at all. Is this a setting somewhere? I have searched but cannot find anything. Help!

- First try resetting your iPod:
Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home
button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Next would be to restore from backup via iTunes
- Then restore to factory defaults/new iPod via iTunes
- Last would be to make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store or call AppleCare.

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You need to get iTunes to see the iPod. If it does then see if it automatically ask questions/gives messages of what do do. If it is seen but no instryction restore the iPod via iTunes on the computer.
- Try resetting the iPod:
Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home
button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Place the iPod in recovery mode. See:
- Place it in DFU mode:
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- See if this can place it in recovery mode:
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"I have a 3rd gen Ipod Touch that I want to delete everything and start as new"
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See
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
- I would start with
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
However, after your remove the Apple software components also remove the iCloud Control Panel via Windows Programs and Features app in the Window Control Panel. Then reinstall all the Apple software components
- New cable and different USB port
- Run this and see if the results help with determine the cause
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Hi ChristianHelpplz,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
It seems like your iPod touch is not recognized by iTunes on your Mac, but your iPhone 6 is working normally.
I recommend starting with these steps to troubleshoot your iPod touch and connection with your Mac:
Check your USB connections
Unplug other USB devices from your Mac and try again.
Try a different USB port.
Try a different USB cable.
Restart your device
Restart your iOS device or reset your iPod.
Restart your Mac
Turn your Mac off and back on.
Update your software
Check for software updates on your Mac.
Check for an iTunes update.
Check your security software
If you have security software installed, learn how to resolve issues between iTunes and your security software.
From:
If you don't see your connected device in iTunes for Mac - Apple Support
If you've tried these steps and your iPod touch is still not recognized, try placing it into Recovery Mode next:
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Sincerely,
Jeremy

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Try:
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- 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.
- Try another cable
- Try on another computer
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