IPod Mini updating problem

A friend of mine sold me his old iPod mini for a few bucks, giving me only the USB connector. Just earlier, when I downloaded iTunes, and updated the iPod software, it told me to then plug my iPod into a wall plug, and a picture of this on my screen then appeared. The problem is.. I don't have one, I'm using my computer to charge it, and now the icon on the screen will not go away. What can I do to get rid of it?

When updating or restoring some iPods via a usb connection, it needs to be plugged into power via the charger to complete the process, and this is why you see that icon displayed. It's also why older iPods that required this step were supplied with a power adaptor as standard.
You may be able to complete the process via a car charger, or via a powered firewire port on the computer (with the required 6 pin cable of course) if you have access to either of those. Or maybe visit an Apple store if one is nearby.
Or you can try this.
http://www.bearsdriving.com/blog/archives/2005/10/youripod_tipo.html
Other than that, your iPod cannot be used until you complete this process.

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