IPod Shuffle 2nd Gen, blinks 3 times and stops (Only connected to power outlet))

Its a iPod Shuffle 2nd generation of 1GB. When I connect it to a power outlet via Apple's USB Adapter, it blinks 3 times and then it stops until I reconnect it again (reconnecting leads to the same thing). When I turn it on, it functions normally. I haven't used it in a long time ago, but I connected it a long time to iTunes to pass songs and when I turn it on it'
When I connect it to iTunes, it's the same, but iTunes recognizes it as a non-problem iPod. It even charges connected to iTunes (but it only blinks 3 times after connecting it and it's over, but keeps connected)
I think it even charges with iTunes, i can copy songs and everything. But I don't want to be stuck at a computer every time i need to charge

Hello adrian,
Thank you for contacting Apple Support Communities.
The iPod user guide has a section covering the actions of the status lights. See page 8 in the following guide:
iPod shuffle Features Guide
http://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/0/MA197/en_US/iPod_shuffle_Features_Guide. pdf
Regards,
Jeff D.

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