Charging a video ipod

To charge a video ipod without using a computer do you need to buy a charger and a dock or just the charger.

Just the charger.
Your regular USB to iPod cable will plug into the AC charger.

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  • Charging 30gb video ipod

    right, the new video ipods don't come with a charger for plug sockets, you just have to charge it by connecting it to your computer. but does anyone know if i can buy a regular ipod plug socket charger and use it to charge my ipod? will it work or are they not compatible with the new ipods?
    i'm just fed having to go to the computer every time it needs charged.
    please help!

    Hi Laura,
    You certainly can use a wall charger if you purchase it seperately. One is shown on thispage and it is compatible with the 5th generation iPods. You simply plug the charger into the wall and use your existing dock cable (USB) to connect to the charger.
    -Sam

  • My classic video ipod won't switch back to regular video mode after using it on an elliptical. The port still allows me to charge and works on the elliptical and treadmill but it will no longer change modes to allow me to watch my shows on the ipod screen

    My classic video ipod won't switch back to regular video mode after using it on an elliptical. The port still allows me to charge and works on the elliptical and treadmill but it will no longer change modes to allow me to watch my shows on the ipod screen

    From the iPod's Main Menu choose Videos -> Settings and make sure TV Out is set to Off.
    Otherwise, try a hard reset as well.  To do this, press and hold both the Select (Center) and Menu buttons together long enough for the Apple logo to appear.
    B-rock

  • 5G Video iPOD stopped charging via USB: can someone help?

    I bought 5G video iPOD last month. After about a month of charging via USB 2.0 port on WinXP desktop, iPOD no longer charges with USB port. If I connect it to desktop, it syncs songs and shows its charging but in fact it does not charge. As it can't sleep, its loosing power. If I hook it up in the night, its discharged in the morning.
    I tried to charge it in the car (with car charger), iPOD charges fine. I have tried to change ports, tried different computer (laptop) and also sent iPOD for service, NOTHING HELPS!
    I sent it for repair to Apple, but i got it back in 1 week saying its is perfect condition and no other details. (Very disappointed with Apple's lack of service)
    Right now, I am stuck with iPOD not charging with any USB port. How do I solve this? Can the usb ports suddenly become low powered from high powered? Please advice.
    Compaq with Intel   Windows XP  
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    I tried a friend's usb cable and that worked! I was able to charge iPOD thru usb wit it.

  • Video iPod frozen after static electricity charge

    Was playing a movie on video iPod connected to TV when I touched the iPod and got a small static shock....the TV screen went white and the iPod is now frozen. Does not respond to connection to iTunes or AC charger; buttons do not work either. Plugged the cables back into iPod but to no avail.
    Am I out of luck? I do have the Apple Protection plan. Any suggestions at this point?
    thanks!

    Was playing a movie on video iPod connected to TV
    when I touched the iPod and got a small static
    shock....the TV screen went white and the iPod is now
    frozen. Does not respond to connection to iTunes or
    AC charger; buttons do not work either. Plugged the
    cables back into iPod but to no avail.
    Am I out of luck? I do have the Apple Protection
    plan. Any suggestions at this point?
    thanks!
    I had virtually the same thing happen to me tonight. I was sorting laundry with my iPod on. I pulled a sheet out of the laundry basket, heard a few crackles in my earbuds and the music stopped. Pulled the iPod out and -- blank white screen. iTunes recognizes the iPod, but the update didn't help, and resetting hasn't helped, either. What did you end up doing?
    iMac Mac OS X (10.3.9)
    Message was edited by: feander
    Problem solved. I tried resetting a couple more times and it finally worked. Seems to be fine now!

  • Video Ipod 30GB isnt charging

    Hi,
    I bought a 30GB black video ipod recently and whenever i charge it for almost 8 to 9 hours the battery drains within 10 to 15 mins. I have set the equalizer, repeat, backlight to off still battery drains quickly. What could be the issue??
    Regards,
    Bash..

    Wow 10-15 mins that is really short; you probably most definetly have a defective Battery; go to an Apple store and tell them about it and they should give you a new iPod; or you can go http://depot.info.apple.com/iPod/ and get a replacement from there but I would suggest you go to the Apple store since it would be a lot faster and if you do it online they might just send it back in saying there's nothing wrong with it; which they'll probably be wrong.

  • Using Ac Charger from iPOD mini on the Video iPOD would it work??

    Hi, I just got a video iPOD and it didn't come with any wall charger, can I use the charger from my iPOD mini to charge it? Would it damage my video iPOD? Thanks

    Yes, you can use it to charge your new iPod.
    It won't damage it.

  • New Video iPod will not connect

    I have a new video ipod that will connect on one computer but not the one I want to use. I have reloaded itunes several times and checked firewall. When I plug the ipod in the computer makes three dings. Is this an error code of some type? It will not show up in diagnostics and after trying it shuts down internet connection until computer is re-booted. It connects fine on the other computer. Has anyone got any answers? I have tried different plugs and it shows to charge just will not connect.
    video   Windows XP   Sony Media Station Both computers

    You want to check and see if the other computer has usb 2.0 first.
    If it does try to reset the ipod while it is plugged into the computer. Reset is the menu and the center button on the ipod. Also make sure the hold switch is all white.
    Also you want to make you that you try different usb ports.
    If that doesn't work use msconfig type that into the search here on the support page let me know if this works.

  • 5th generation video iPod USB not working

    Hi, my 15 month old iPod 5th generation video no longer connects with USB on my iBook (all my other USB devices work just fine in the two USB 2 ports).
    The screen lights when iPod is plugged in and when unplugged using USB, but that appears to be the in toto communication performed.
    I have performed the five Rs, and putting the iPod into disc mode yields the expected result on the screen of the iPod (tick and OK to disconnect) but no connection to the computer (yes, I have plugged/unplugged a number of times).
    I have disconnected the battery (as another poster suggested) for several minutes and that does not seem to have helped in resetting the system.
    It charges just fine via Firewire (either by a Firewire port on my iBook or by an Apple Firewire AC adaptor type charger), with absolutely no charging taking place when connected with USB (either by a USB 2 port on my iBook (G4 2004 model) or by an Apple USB AC adaptor type charger).
    I have also tried three different USB cables, one old, two brand new Apple ones (all of which work just fine on my old 4th gen iPod, my daughter's 3rd gen iPod and my partner's two 4th gen iPods).
    When I run the inbuilt diagnostics on the iPod, all of them come back as ok, including USB, both as charging and communication, so, in theory, everything should be ok, but most patently isn't.
    I have tried to use the iPod on a Windows 2000 computer and an older iMac (both of which otherwise work fine with other iPods either using USB and Firewire) with nil recognition by any.
    I've looked in the wide dock connection plug at the bottom of the iPod as another poster said that the connection pins might be bent, however, I can't see any actual pins, just a wide tongue in the middle, the same as on my other older iPod. Or do I need to open up the iPod and look for something in there?
    Judging by the nr of comments and questions on similar issues here with the 5th generation video iPod, there should be a definitive fix for this problem, although, after looking through as much of the forums that might relate to this problem, no one seems to have come up with an explanation, let alone a solution for it.
    So, my question remains, my iPod 5th generation video no longer connects with USB on my iBook, has anyone else (taking into account the above information), either had/have this problem and or found a resolution to it?
    Cheers, Peter
    iBook G4   Mac OS X (10.4.9)   5th generation video iPod

    Dear deggie, hi, thanks for the tip as to what I should be looking for in the slot. However, sadly, it all looks to be fine (well, at least the same as my other iPod).
    HR, thanks for the tip re opening the iPod, unfortunately, it is 15 months old, so well past the 12 month warranty expiry (ridiculous, isn't it?).
    Here in Australia, we don't have access to Genius Bars and Apple Stores, just the local distributors, and they want $210 to repair/replace the iPod, which, frankly I find a bit rich, considering that it hasn't been mistreated in any way and the other iPod I have has been running fine for more than two years.
    I get the feeling, judging by the many complaints on these forums regarding the problems that the gen 5 iPod being recognised and connecting to both Mac and Windows, that this cannot just be purely user error or maltreatment. However, I'm unsure as to what can be done to resolve them or get Apple to admit to there being a problem.
    One of the things that confuses me, is that all the internal diagnostics (menu + select then select + back) including USB communication, all come back fine, when, as mentioned in an above post, it most patently is not. Anyone have any clues as to what this might be due to?
    If, by some bizarre fluke, I manage to find a resolution to this problem (short of going and paying Apple $210), I'll post back here with it.
    Again, thanks for the help, cheers, Peter

  • 30G video iPod won't show on desktop or in iTunes

    Powerbook G4, 10.4.8, iTunes 7.0.1
    30G Video iPod, connected by USB cable -- oh so frustrated! Big trip coming up and can't put any of my audible books on my iPod!
    This seems to have started after I upgraded iTunes to 7.0, is this source of my problem?
    Suddenly I plugged in my iPod and it won't show up on the desktop, iTunes or Disk Utility
    Things I've tried:
    Reset iPod, (can't restore the iPod, since no application or utility will recognize it), did all upgrades to iTunes, unplugged all usb ports, repaired all permissions, tried plugging it into another Mac G5 and it wouldn't show up there either.
    It plugs into my power source from the electrical outlet and is fully charged, and plugs into my car radio via a monster cable just fine, just won't connect to a computer.
    Please, I'll try anything. Thanks so much for your help.

    Try this site.
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60950
    It's probably too late for your trip but if you're still having the problem try it.
    Post back with results.

  • ITunes does not recognize 5th Generation video iPod in WinXp

    PROBLEM: 5G iPod not recognized in iTunes (shows as removable hard drive in My Computer) via USB on HP Pavilion Notebook running WinXP. Latest error states insufficient power to run hi speed USB device on this computer. HP support replies that installed USB should comply to 480 Mbps hi speed standard. Trying to connect iPod via firewire results in "iPod can not be connected with firewire" error. Have tried the following steps before reaching this point:
    Description of iPod: 5G, 30 gig video iPod model MA002LL contains 1.2 gig data (282 songs, 4 videos, 0 pictures)
    Action: 5G iPod worked fine until connected to download purchased music 3 weeks ago.
    Result: iPod screen shows "Do not disconnect" iTunes does not recognize iPod.
    Action: Reset iPod (iPod works fine when not connected to any computer).
    Result: same as above
    Action: Recharged iPod overnight with wall outlet to confirm full charge.
    Result: same as above
    Action: Tried to run iPod Updater but iPod was not recognized by Updater (it does recognize iPod Mini and 4G)
    Result: same as above
    Action: Reinstalled latest version of iTunes.
    Result: same as above
    Action: Reinstalled COM interface for IPod Service several times.
    Result: same as above
    Action: Ran repair maintenance on iTunes (repair successful).
    Result: same as above
    Action: Uninstalled iTunes and iPod software, deleted their folders and bin files and cleaned out Temp directory, disabled virus protection and disconnected from network. Ran Windows Installer Cleanup Utility. (Uninstall successful)
    Result: same as above
    Action: Restarted and reinstalled iTunes and iPod Updater
    Result: same as above
    Action: Diasabled all non critical items in start menu
    Result: same as above
    Action: Uninstalled all three USB controllers
    Result: same as above
    Action: Reinstalled USBs
    Result: same as above
    Action: Tried to connect by firewire
    Result: Error this device cannot be connected by IEEEE use USB cable.
    Action: Talked to HP support to confirm USB standards on Pavilion Notebook.
    Result: USB should read all 3 standard data speeds up to hi speed 480 MBps
    Action: Tried 5G iPod on 2 other PC desktops with WinXP with powered USB 2.0 ports
    Result: iPod shows "Do not disconnect" iTunes does not recognize iPod and both computers respond with the following error (which is not received on the notebook) "insufficient power to run hi speed USB device on this computer" both Desktops are older than the Notebook and have older versions of USB 2.0.
    Action: Tried it on my iMac G4 thinking I could reformat it. Mac understandably does not read it as a drive. I tried the following three connections:
    1) Firewire connection: iPod screen shows: firewire connection is not supported; 2) Powered USB port connection: drive is not recognized by Mac and iPod screen shows do not disconnect; 3) Unpowered USB port connection returns an error of "USB Low power notice" on Mac monitor and iPod screen shows menu but won't connect to Mac.
    QUESTIONS:
    Has the 5G iPod reached a point where it now pulls too much power to be read by USB? Is HP not giving me correct specs regarding the performance of the Notebook's USB? Why can I update my iPods with firewire on my Mac but not the PC? Any suggestions regarding what I should try next?
    Thanks.
    HP Pavilion dv notebook Windows XP

    Solution was found: HP was encountering a conflict with a trial version of Symantec Security Center and Norton Anti-Virus causing an incomplete install of iTunes.
    The following actions resolved the problem. Uninstalled both Symantec applications, uninstalled QuickTime 6*, installed QuickTime 7.1.3 (iTunes would not install successfully prior to this step, seems redundant but worked), installed iTunes 7.1 (with Quicktime 7.1.3 again), connected iPod 5G which was finally recognized, received error that iPod was currupted, restored iPod and is now working fine.
    I hope that this helps someone else with similar video iPod problems.

  • Video iPod Doesn't Wake from sleep

    My Video iPod seems to have a weird issue. Ever since i got it in december, occasionally i wouldnt get any response from the ipod when i tried to wake it up flipping the hold switch on then off and pushing each button on the click wheel. even when i plugged it into a firewire or usb cable, it wouldn't wake up.
    back then i just let it sit for a few minutes and i'd try again and it'd work perfectly fine. the problem wasn't that reoccurring back then, so i didn't worry too much.
    recently i updated the ipod with 1.1.1 firmware, and the ipod seems to be running a whole lot smoother than it did before. the only problem is that now when it goes to sleep, it never wakes up. not when i plug it in, not when i push buttons, not when i flick the hold switch. i found out that i can turn it on again by resetting the ipod (flicking the hold switch, then holding select and menu) but my ipod takes a good minute to turn on, and this is hard on the battery.
    i know i could try restoring the software on the ipod, but that would erase the 15 GB i have on the ipod, and with my USB 1.1, it could take over a day to put it all back on. is there any other solutions that anyone can think of that wouldn't require me to completely start over?
    thanks,
    david

    Trying everything I could on the Apple support site besides restoring the iPod, I let the battery drain completely. Now the iPod will not turn on AT ALL. I left it plugged into a wall charger all night and day, and still nothing appears on the screen. I've pushed every button, tried resetting it. I get nothing.
    What are my options now?

  • Problems with my new Video iPod

    Hi, I just got a brand new black 30GB video iPod, so far it has been great. However, I've noticed a problem with the HD. Whenever the HD is spinning up and the iPod is moved you can hear the HD clunk. It also tends to make a odd whirring noise when I move the iPod around. If the iPod is moving around during startup (Apple logo appears) it will clunk and I will get the sad iPod icon. This doesn't seem right, this is exactly what my previous iPod did (20GB 4G) and that is why I got the new video iPod as a replacement. It just doesn't seem right for it to do this. Has anyone else noticed this before or do I just have bad luck with my iPod's? Secondly, I was considering buying the Apple USB power adapter. It is possible to buy a 3rd party charger for less money than what Apple wants? It's really stupid to not have a charger included on a device this expensive.
    Power Mac G5 SP 1.8 (Rev B.), iMac G3, iPod Video 30GB Black   Mac OS X (10.4.2)  

    The sad face icon usually means the hard drive is dead. If you're seeing it, it sounds like your hard drive is about to die. I'd exchange it or get it repaired. One thing I would do now too is to do the diagnostic on the iPod just to see if the hard drive is bad. Reset the iPod by pressing Menu and Center. Right when the Apple logo appears, quickly hold down Center and RW. Press Menu to do manual test, go to IO, go to HardDrive, and then to HDSmartData. If the hard drive is good, it gives values for retracts, reallocs, and some other numbers.
    Third party USB power adapters should work fine, and yes I agree it is cheesy and cheap for Apple not to include one, which they used to when they were nicer.

  • 30 GB video iPod doesn't show up on my new Dual Core G5...help!

    Hello
    I'm trying to connect my 30GB video iPod to my new Dual Core 2.0 GHz G5, but nothing comes up on the desktop or iTunes. The icon on the iPod just shows the charging symbol...
    this G5 is NOT connected to the Internet, however I just updated the iPod software on another computer...I tried bringing over the latest iPod Updater from the other computer, but this doesn't work either...
    Is there anything I can do to get this to work?!
    Thank you
    chris

    Chris,
    Try resetting the iPod while it is connected to your computer...
    Resetting iPod
    Also, see if this helps...
    iPod doesn't appear in iTunes or on the Mac desktop
    btabz

  • Connecting Video ipod to 4th gen dock and cables

    Can you charge and load music using the dock and USB/Firewire cables from a Monochrome 4th Gen Ipod to a Video Ipod?

    They share the same dock connector so you can defininely charge off the Dock. However the new 5th gen iPods do not support data trasnfer with Firewire. So if th dock is connected via Firewire, you will only be able to charge, but not sync.
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