How to Eject an iPod

Using iTunes

Open iTunes. The iTunes icon is a circle with a music note on it.

Click on the device icon. The device icon is located toward the top-left corner of the screen. Clicking on it will display all your connected devices. If you're using iTunes 11, click the device icon at the top-right corner of the screen. If you're using iTunes 10 or earlier, your device will appear in the pane on the right side of the screen.

Click ⏏ next to your device. Doing so will safely eject the device from your computer, allowing you to remove it from the USB cable.

Manually Ejecting On Mac

Press Alt + ⌘ Command + Space. Doing so will bring up the Finder window.

Click on your iPod. It appears under the "Devices" section on the left side of the Finder window.

Click File. It's in the left corner of the menu bar along the top of your Mac.

Click Eject. It's located towards the bottom of the menu. Doing so will allow you to safely unplug your iPod from your computer.

Manually Ejecting On Windows

From the desktop, locate the notification tray. It's at the bottom right corner of the desktop screen.

Click ⌃. Doing so will reveal a popup menu.

Click Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media. It's a tiny icon with a usb plug and a green check box.

Click Eject iPod. Doing so will safely eject the device from your computer, allowing you to remove it from the USB cable.