Charging 5G ipod on USB Question

When you use an AC charger with USB cable to charge ipod you can charge and still have control of your ipod's click wheel. Is this possible when charging from a computer's USB port? When I connect it locks the click wheel, and if i eject the ipod then it stops charging

Hi Sansalias,
Welcome to Apple Discussions
No, I don't believe you have control because it is hooked onto your computer and it is updating/talking with your computer. You should be getting a "Do Not Disconnect" message in your iPods display. I think the other reason for this is because they assume since it is plugged into your computer; you can just use iTunes.
How do you eject it? You can eject it from iTunes, but not your computer. This will make it so you can charge it while it is still connected to your computer. Then you should be able to use the click wheel. You might want to look at the following:
Knowledge Base Document #60970, which covers The iPod Battery Charge Status Icon
Knowledge Base Document #61685 about The "Do Not Disconnect" Message
Knowledge Base Document #93492 explains How to Safely Disconnect the iPod
Jon

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