Alright, well, my sister has this 30GB Video iPod, and I hadn't noticed that the USB adaptor was connected to the iPod, so I unplugged it, not realizing that it might have said "Do Not Disconnect" on it. So, I immediately plugged it back in, and waited, and now, it's flashing between an odd charging screen, and the picture of the iPod with the sad face... So, I checked out www.apple.com/support/ipod and none of the solutions on that site work. I am unable to put the iPod into disc mode, and the site doesn't tell you how to restore the iPod without putting it into Disc Mode. I can't seem to even reset the thing. It doesn't mention anywhere what to do if you improperly disconnect the iPod, just how to properly disconnect it. I can't restore the factory settings, as the iPod updater doesn't register that the iPod is connected.
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iPod iPod problems...
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skinkybob said:
happened to me once, after itunes froze. Its in the booklet that came with the ipod
To reset Ipod:
Connect Ipod to your computer
SEt the HOld switch to HOld and then turn it off again.
Press and hold center and menu buttons for at least 6 seconds, untill the Apple logo appears.
hopefully that works
skinkybob said:
the iPod updater comes w/ the CD installer. since, i presume, you've downloaded this into your computer, you can find it in the programs menu under "iPod". you have a fairly new unit so the Updater should be well...up to date.
If your computer can still detect your unit, you should be able to restore it.