Chapter 2 iPod shue Basics 8
Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life and number of
charge cycles vary by use and settings. For information, go to www.apple.com/batteries.
Checking the battery status
You can check the battery status of iPod shue when it’s connected to your computer or
disconnected. The status light tells you approximately how much charge is in the battery.
If iPod shue is on and not connected to a computer, you can use VoiceOver to hear the battery
status by pressing the VoiceOver button ( ) twice.
Status light when disconnected VoiceOver message
Solid green Good charge “Battery full” or
“Battery 75%” or
“Battery 50%”
Solid orange Low charge “Battery 25%”
Solid red Very low charge “Battery low”
Status light when connected to a computer
Solid green Fully charged
Solid orange Charging
Blinking orange Do not disconnect (iTunes is syncing, or iPod shue is
enabled for disk use); may be still charging or may be
fully charged