Beeping iPod

I took my iPod Nano 4th Gen with me while running yesterday and it wouldn't turn on. At first, I just assumed dead battery, but it's been charging for hours now and still won't start. Whenever I try to reset it, it beeps a couple times, but nothing else happens. What does this beeping mean? What do I have to do? Please help me!

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Try connecting the iPod to the computer and resetting it...
Resetting iPod
Also, make sure it is charged.
If that doesn't work...
Your iPod Does Not Turn On
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