iPod touch 32g lock up

[lonegirl]

Hi there,
New to this forum but I hope that someone would have some helpful advice for me. I have a 32g Itouch that I got when they first came out around Valentines this year....I hadn't any previous problems with it. Last night while using it it froze no keys worked. I simultaneously hit the home key and the power key....then I ended up with a white screen. IT is now a dull grey but I am unable to do anything. Has anyone had this happen? Were you able to fix it?
THanks!!

 

[Muncher]

Tapping power and home at the same time causes the screen to flash white and take a screenshot. You have to hold them both for about 6 seconds.

 

[blackbelt534]

reset the ipod by holding the sleep/wake button and the home button for 15 seconds or until you see the silver apple

 

[lonegirl]

Thanks....
yes I held the keys for what seemed like forever....no screen shot...this was a dull non responsive machine
I plugged it in and my comp told me there was an upgrade...I crossed my fingers and tried it and miraculously it worked.