My ipod shuffle 2nd gen is not connecting to computer right.

My ipod suffle second gen is flashing red 3 times and then showing clear,like its off.After the flash's the computer is not recognizeing it.what happened?

My guess, based on your info and the fact that the shuffle is an older model, is that the shuffle's battery is worn out and not holding a charge.  When you plug it in, it functions because it is getting power from the USB connection and appears to charge.  When you disconnect it, it goes dead because battery does not hold the charge.
Since you have already tried doing a Restore, the problem is hardware and not software.  Unless you want to do the work yourself
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing+iPod+Shuffle+2nd+Generation+Battery+Repla cement/3656/1
the cost for replacing the battery probably exceeds the $50 for a new 4th gen shuffle.

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