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Icon Identification - What Those iPod Symbols Mean

If you are a new user of the ever-popularwill be prompted by the iPod to reconnect the
iPod, you may have noticed that it takes someFireWire/USB cable after it has turned on,
time to learn what those little icons meanand  you see the message :Do not disconnect:.
and want to know when you should be alarmed
or bothered. Every one of them has a purposeIf prompted, type a name for iPod in the
and we all know how much of a drag it is tospace provided. Deselect the :Automatically
read  the  Users  Manual.update my iPod: option if you wish and click
done. The iTunes main window appears, and the
Would not it be easy if someone just spelleddownload status is displayed in the iTunes
it out in plain English for all to see?display. Wait until the iTunes display says
Instead of digging through a manual full ofthe  update  is  complete.  Quit  iTunes.
technical jargon, here we will discuss the
meanings of the icons popping up on yourNext, you will need to disconnect the
screen.FireWire/USB cable from iPod. In a short
time, the language display appears on the
You will see a Battery icon when your batteryiPod screen. Pick a language. Quit the iPod
is low. You will need to plug in your iPod toSoftware Updater application. If the iPod
your computer or the nearest electricaldoes not turn on at all, disconnect it from
outlet. Let it charge for at least a fewpower and let it sit unconnected for
hours or longer if possible. After charging,approximately 24 hours. Then do this all over
if the battery icon still appears on youragain.
screen, you may have a bigger issue at hand.
You may need to do a bit of troubleshootingIf your iPod is still under warranty, go to
or  replace  your  battery.the AppleCare iPod Support Page to arrange
for service. If your iPod is out of warranty,
To trouble shoot your battery, you shouldyou will need to contact a repair service for
make you sure you have the latest firmwarefurther  options.
upgrade. Then, you need to discharge your
battery and just let your iPod play withoutNo one wants to see the Sad Face iPod. Once
interruption until it dies. Then, you need toagain, you should try to erase and restore
recharge the battery. To replace youryour system. If the sad face still appears on
battery, you can contact your manufacturer oryour screen, you will need to replace the
retailer.hard  drive.
If you see the Folder icon this means youYou may see the electrical outlet icon when
have a software problem. It is suggested thatyou are updating or restoring your iPod.
you restore your entire iPod by updating theFirst, disconnect your iPod from your PC and
system or erasing your iPod. To erase andconnect it to a power adapter for iPods. The
restore your iPod you need to open :Myelectrical power will help finish the process
Computer: on your Desktop. Then, chooseof updating. If your iPod does not have a
:IPOD: which should be located near your Cwall  charger,  you  will  need  to  get one.
drive. Now, right click and chose :Format:.
Select :FAT 32: and :Format: and then rebootThe Do Not Disconnect Icon will be familiar
your Computer. After you have erased yourif  your  iPod  is  connected  to  a  PC.
iPod, you will need to engage the Restore
function  from  the  iPod  Updater  program.The Magnifying Glass Icon will appear at
times. This is the iPods internal checking
To restore your iPod, do the following:system where it checks the hard drive for
Connect your iPod to your computer using theproblems. If you see a disk and checkmark,
FireWire/USB cable that came with your iPod.this is a good thing. Your iPod passed the
Now, open iTunes. In the event that yourhardware scan. If you see a disk and arrow,
computer knows the iPod is connected, it maythis means problems were found. You should
ask you to install the proper software. If iterase and restore your system as soon as
does not, download the newest version of thepossible.
iPod Updater application. Install and open
the  application  iPod  Updater.A disk with an exclamation point signals
caution and means the scan failed. In this
To continue, once you click on Restore, youcase, you need to reset your iPod by holding
may be asked to type in an Admin users namethe Menu and Play buttons down for ten
and password. When the alert box appears toseconds. The scan should automatically start
confirm you want to restore iPod click :Yes:.again. A disk with an :X: means the scan was
When the factory settings have been restored,cancelled.
unplug the FireWire/USB cable from iPod. You



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