How To Turn Off Ipod Nano

By: Brian Neese

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Learning how to turn off an iPod Nano is an easy process. You will of course want to use you IPod Nani on a day-to-day basis, whether it be while working out, driving in the car or riding on the bus. as leaving the device in idle isn't as good for battery life. Follow these steps to learn how to turn off your iPod Nano, as well as deal with complications that may arise.

  1. Press the sleep/wake button to turn off the screen. If you only want to turn off the screen, as oppposed to the device, you can simply press the sleep/wake button. Press this button again to turn the screen back on. Note that the sleep/wake button is at the top of the device, on the right side.
  2. Hold the sleep/wake button to turn off the iPod Nano. As opposed to pressing the sleep/wake button, you can hold it down for a few seconds. This should turn off the iPod Nano. You may turn it back on again by doing the same - holding down the sleep/wake button for a few seconds.
  3. Try resetting your iPod Nano if you are having difficulties. If your iPod Nano isn't turning off properly, try resetting the device. Simply hold down the sleep/wake and down volume buttons simultaneously.
  4. Drain your iPod Nano battery if you are still having trouble. In some cases your iPod Nano will need its battery drained. Disconnect it from all power sources for 24 hours. Then reconnect your iPod Nano to the power source or computer. 
Posted on: Apr. 30, 2011