Step 1:

Make sure your iPod is fully charged and then toggle the Hold switch on and off.

Step 2:

Reset
To reset your iPod:

* 1. Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Slide it to Hold, then turn it off again.)
* 2. Press and hold the Menu and Select buttons until the Apple logo appears, about 6 to 10 seconds. You may need to repeat this step.

Tip:
o If you are having difficulty resetting your iPod, set it on a flat surface. Make sure the finger pressing the Select button is not touching any part of the click wheel. Also make sure that you are pressing the Menu button toward the outside of the click wheel, and not near the center.
o If the above steps did not work, try connecting iPod to a power adapter and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, or connect iPod to your computer. Make sure the computer is turned on and isn’t set to go to sleep.

Retry

Retry your iPod with a different USB port on your computer, not a USB port on your keyboard or hub.

Restart

Restart your computer, and make sure that you have the latest software updates installed.
Note:

* To update your Windows software, select Windows Update from the Tools menu of Internet Explorer.
* To update your Mac OS software, select Software Update from the Apple menu.

Reinstall

* To update and reinstall your iPod software, first download the latest version of iTunes.
* Next, open the new version of iTunes and connect your iPod to your computer.
* Select your iPod in the source list and click “Check for Update” under the Summary tab. iTunes will check to see if your iPod needs to be updated and perform the update for you.

Restore

* Note: Because Restore erases all of the songs and files on iPod, make sure to back up any files you’ve saved on the iPod disk. All of your songs, videos, podcasts, audiobooks, and games can be loaded back to your iPod provided that you have them stored in your iTunes Library.

How to restore your iPod:
For Windows:

* 1. Make sure you’ve reinstalled the latest version of iTunes.
* 2. Open iTunes, and then connect your iPod to your computer.
* 3. After a few moments, it will appear in the source list in iTunes.
* 4. Select your iPod in the source list and you will see information about it appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes windows.
* 5. Click the Restore button. You will be prompted with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download of the latest iPod Software. The 4 possible restore options are:
o Restore Option 1: Restore – Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod.
o Restore Option 2: Use Same Version – Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod even though a newer version is available.
o Restore Option 3: Use Newest Version – Restores with the latest iPod Software on your computer.
o Restore Option 4: Restore and Update – Restores with the latest iPod Software on your computer.
* 6. A progress bar will appear on the computer screen indicating that the first stage of the restore process has started. When this stage is completed, iTunes will instruct you to leave iPod connected to your computer to complete restore.
* 7. During the stage 2 of the restore process, the iPod will show an Apple logo as well as a progress bar at the bottom of the display. It is critical that the iPod remains connected to the computer or iPod Power adapter during this stage. Note: The progress bar may be difficult to see since the backlight on the iPod display may be off.
* 8. After stage 2 of the restore process is complete and the iPod is connected to the computer, the iTunes Setup Assistant window will appear asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences similar to when you connected your iPod for the first time.

For Mac:
* 1. Make sure you’ve reinstalled the latest version of iTunes.
* 2. Open iTunes, and then connect your iPod to your computer.
* 3. After a few moments, it will appear in the source list in iTunes.
* 4. Select your iPod in the source list and you will see information about it appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes windows.
* 5. Click the Restore button. You will be prompted with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download of the latest iPod Software. The 4 possible restore options are:
o Restore Option 1: Restore – Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod.
o Restore Option 2: Use Same Version – Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod, even though a newer version is available.
o Restore Option 3: Use Newest Version – Restores with latest iPod Software version on your computer.
o Restore Option 4: Restore and Update – Restores with latest iPod Software version on your computer.
* 6. A message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator’s name and password.
* 7. A progress bar will appear on the computer screen indicating that the first stage of the restore process has started. When this stage is completed, iTunes will instruct you to leave iPod connected to your computer to complete restore.
* 8. During the stage 2 of the restore process, the iPod will show an Apple logo as well as a progress bar at the bottom of the display. It is critical that the iPod remains connected to the computer or iPod Power adapter during this stage. Note: The progress bar may be difficult to see since the backlight on the iPod display may be off.
* 9. After stage 2 of the restore process is complete and the iPod is connected to the computer, the iTunes Setup Assistant window will appear asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences similar to when you connected your iPod for the first time.

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• Immediate access to the fastest iPod downloads networks on the Internet.
• Unlimited Downloads without time or amount restrictions.
• Huge member’s area with hundreds of benefits and bonuses.
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• Easy movie to iPod transferring software.
• Full easy step-by-step tutorials and instructions.
• No extra surprise charges.

Sound to good to be true? Well, it’s not!

Here is some information about their billing packages:

If you decide to apply for a Standard Membership, it will last six months. You will be able to download as much music as you want during that time. Once the six months come to an end, you will need to apply for a new membership again. This membership will not give you access to anything but music.

If you decide to go for an Advanced Membership, it will also last for six months, but you will access all kinds of downloads.

A Golden Membership will last one year and will give you access to music downloads only, being able to download as much music as you want. After one yearr, you will need to apply for a new membership.

The best value is the Platinum Membership, as you are able to download anything you need for your iPod, as much as you want, without expiration date. It is the full package.

Our suggestion is that you apply for either an Advanced Membership or a Platinum Membership, depending on what you need for your iPod, as many customers end up needing to apply for a new membership after theirs has expired.
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This ebook is simply amazing and packed with lots of tips, tricks, hacks and fixes that every iPod owner should know about. Not only to be able to quickly solve any issues you may encounter, but to make the iPod experience for you the best it can be!

Here is just some of what is in the ebook:

• Proven strategies for how to use your iPod for work purposes and tax deduct the cost of the iPod and accessories.
• How to update your iPod’s software (Windows and Mac).
• How to boot your Mac from your iPod (which is a great way to back up your Mac’s hard disk and to make sure that if your hard drive ever fails, you aren’t up the proverbial creek without a paddle).
• How to troubleshoot your iPod (eg when it freezes or won’t turn on, how to reset the PMU, when the touchwheel and buttons don’t respond, when you’ve accidentally erased your iPod’s drive).
• How to use your iPod to store data (such as word files, pictures, movies). So, have an additional hard drive to provide additional capacity to your computer.
• How to maximise your iPod’s battery capacity and what to do if you still need more.
• How to synchronise your contacts, calendar and email between your Mac/PC and your iPod.
• How to store notes on your iPod (including secret documents such as pin numbers, passwords etc).
• How to use scripts to automate processes between your Mac and your iPod.
• How to use your iPod to DJ (including to mix songs!)
• What you need to use your iPod as a voice recorder (so you can tape lectures, meetings, interviews or just make voice memos for yourself).
• What you need to turn your iPod into a multi-media card reader, so you can store your photos off your digital camera.
• How to play music until you sleep and how to use your iPod to wake you up again.
• How to use your iPod with your home stereo system, dvd player or car stereo to have all your music with you wherever you are.
• How to copy songs from your iPod to your Mac or PC.
• How to use your iPod with multiple Machines.
• How to replace your iPod’s battery.
• How to replace your iPod’s hard drive.
• What software is available for your iPod, what it does, where you can find it and where you can you find more.

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In this upgrade, there are fixes that seem to fix the sluggish response when switching between screens, and an unresponsive click wheel.

To get the latest update, plug your iPod into your computer, select the iPod in iTunes’ Source list, and click Check For Update in the Summary tab.

There is also a good review of this update available on the playlistmag.com site that shows a battery comparison chart for the classic, both before and after this upgrade.

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The iPod Classic is just like the fifth-generation iPod with video. The iPod Classic is much better because it is slimmer, tougher and has a better graphical user interface.

Some of the down side issues with the iPod Classic are that the video output now requires a proprietary cable. Also, audio quality has not improved, some older iPod video accessories may not be compatible, users are required to use the latest version of iTunes, which may not work on some older computer systems.

The iPod Classic is a refinement of the original iPod that put the word “iPod” on the map. It does offer great storage capacity of 80GB or 160Gb, a great battery life, and a wonderfully user friendly graphical interface.

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