Hold switch question

I am familiar with the operating characteristics of my almost 2 year-old 30 gig iPod. I recently purchased a 2nd Generation 4 gig Nano...I received no manual with it, and I am not able to access a manual from the Apple site. I understand that (unlike my 30 gig older unit), ANY button will turn on my newer Nano. That function works just fine. However, I have a question about the HOLD switch on the Nano. My Nano turns off just fine. And the hold switch will keep it from turning on accidentally, just like on my older 30 gig iPod. However, when I release the HOLD switch on the Nano, it turns ON this newer unit. Is this normal, and if not, what is wrong? My assumption is that the software in the Nano recognizes the hold switch as just another button...and all buttons turn on the Nano. Correct?
Best, and thanks.
Byll

I would say this is normal to because it occurs with my nano each time that i use the hold switch. And nothing abnormal occurs when i use the hold switch after i have unlocked after the nano has been asleep. And here is the nano manual... you need adobe or preview to view the manual.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iPodnano_2nd_Gen_FeaturesGuide.pdf
Hope this helps
GFF

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