Firewire cable is not in use

my 2nd gen. nano says that it does not support firewire connection but it has never been pluged into one,and the message will not erase off of the ipod screen and the nano will no longer turn off, someone please help, no idea what im doing

Does it give you this error all the time or only when plugged in with the cable?
If it does it all the time, have you checked the dock connector for bent pins?
If it only does it when plugged in, have you tried a different cable?
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Serial Number:          W0013PVDXBX0A
Manufacturer:          SMP
Device Name:          bq20z451
Pack Lot Code:          0
PCB Lot Code:          0
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Hardware Revision:          000a
Cell Revision:          157
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Fully Charged:          No
Charging:          No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh):          5956
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Cycle Count:          395
Condition:          Normal
Battery Installed:          Yes
Amperage (mA):          0
Voltage (mV):          11638
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System Sleep Timer (Minutes):          0
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):          0
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):          5
Wake on AC Change:          No
Wake on Clamshell Open:          Yes
Wake on LAN:          Yes
Current Power Source:          Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim:          Yes
PrioritizeNetworkReachabilityOverSleep:          0
RestartAfterKernelPanic:          157680000
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System Sleep Timer (Minutes):          0
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):          0
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):          3
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Wake on Clamshell Open:          Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim:          Yes
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RestartAfterKernelPanic:          157680000
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ID:          0x0100
Wattage (W):          85
Revision:          0x0000
Family:          0x00ba
Serial Number:          0x00b9468c
Charging:          No
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I have a mid 2010 15" Macbook pro with Lion installed.
I was running off battery, and I went to plug in a firewire cable, not plugged into anything, and when I inserted it, the computer shut off.
The computer would not turn on again without being plugged into the AC adaptor. The magsafe charger shows green, but the computer says not charging. The battery is showing 57%, but the indicator lights will only light up when AC charger is connected..
I have let it sit off, and plugged in for a couple hours, and nothing chages, and let it sit overnight not plugged in, but nothing.
I have read other forums about the same issue,, it seems like its a common issue, and some have said what it could be, but no one said what it IS.
I have tried resetting the SMC and PRAM, but to no avail.
When i plug in the AC adaptor, the computer immediately turns on (which I find kond of funny), and I am able to turn it off normally, and it will stay off, and I can also turn it on if the charger has been connected from pervious.
Below is my power information.:
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Serial Number:          W0013PVDXBX0A
Manufacturer:          SMP
Device Name:          bq20z451
Pack Lot Code:          0
PCB Lot Code:          0
Firmware Version:          201
Hardware Revision:          000a
Cell Revision:          157
Charge Information:
Charge Remaining (mAh):          3406
Fully Charged:          No
Charging:          No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh):          5956
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Cycle Count:          395
Condition:          Normal
Battery Installed:          Yes
Amperage (mA):          0
Voltage (mV):          11638
System Power Settings:
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System Sleep Timer (Minutes):          0
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):          0
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):          5
Wake on AC Change:          No
Wake on Clamshell Open:          Yes
Wake on LAN:          Yes
Current Power Source:          Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim:          Yes
PrioritizeNetworkReachabilityOverSleep:          0
RestartAfterKernelPanic:          157680000
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System Sleep Timer (Minutes):          0
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):          0
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):          3
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Display Sleep Uses Dim:          Yes
Reduce Brightness:          Yes
RestartAfterKernelPanic:          157680000
Hardware Configuration:
UPS Installed:          No
AC Charger Information:
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ID:          0x0100
Wattage (W):          85
Revision:          0x0000
Family:          0x00ba
Serial Number:          0x00b9468c
Charging:          No
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