First battery charge

Plugged my Ipod shuffle (512mb) into my USB to charge for the 1st time and it blinks for about 10 seconds....it stops blinking or charging after I start using the computer...any ideas what i am doing wrong?

It doesn't have to be fully charged the first time; this is a myth promulgated by the uneducated. To calibrate your battery meter (make it more closely reflect the actual state of charge), charge it up by connecting it to your peecee for 3-4 hours, then start it playing and put the hold switch on. Then leave it alone until the battery finally dies.

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