How to Turn Off iPod Nano

As long as you're running an iPod nano OS 1.1 or higher (a 6th or 7th generation Nano), you'll be able to easily turn off your iPod nano in just one second. If your iPod nano is older than that, then all you can do to turn it off is to set it aside and wait for it to go into "sleep" mode to conserve energy. If you do have the newer generation of iPod nano and want to know how to turn it off, just follow these steps.

Method 1
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Turn Off the iPod Nano

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    Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button. This is the button that is used for the play and pause function. Make sure that the iPod isn't being charged or isn't plugged in to any power device, or it won't turn off.
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    Move the hold button to the right. This will ensure that the iPod will stay turned off.
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Method 2
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Turn On the iPod Nano

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    Move the hold button to the left. This will allow you to press the Sleep/Wake button again.
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    Press the Sleep/Wake button again. This will turn on your iPod nano again. If you do this within five minutes of turning it off, it will remember your iPod playlist.
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1. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button.
2. Move the hold button to the right.

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