| If you are a new user of the ever-popular iPod, you | | | | from iPod. You will be prompted by the iPod to |
| may have noticed that it takes some time to learn | | | | reconnect the FireWire/USB cable after it has turned |
| what those little icons mean and want to know when | | | | on, and you see the message :Do not disconnect:. |
| you should be alarmed or bothered. Every one of | | | | If prompted, type a name for iPod in the space |
| them has a purpose and we all know how much of a | | | | provided. Deselect the :Automatically update my iPod: |
| drag it is to read the Users Manual. | | | | option if you wish and click done. The iTunes main |
| Would not it be easy if someone just spelled it out in | | | | window appears, and the download status is displayed |
| plain English for all to see? Instead of digging through a | | | | in the iTunes display. Wait until the iTunes display says |
| manual full of technical jargon, here we will discuss the | | | | the update is complete. Quit iTunes. |
| meanings of the icons popping up on your screen. | | | | Next, you will need to disconnect the FireWire/USB |
| You will see a Battery icon when your battery is low. | | | | cable from iPod. In a short time, the language display |
| You will need to plug in your iPod to your computer or | | | | appears on the iPod screen. Pick a language. Quit the |
| the nearest electrical outlet. Let it charge for at least a | | | | iPod Software Updater application. If the iPod does not |
| few hours or longer if possible. After charging, if the | | | | turn on at all, disconnect it from power and let it sit |
| battery icon still appears on your screen, you may | | | | unconnected for approximately 24 hours. Then do this |
| have a bigger issue at hand. You may need to do a bit | | | | all over again. |
| of troubleshooting or replace your battery. | | | | If your iPod is still under warranty, go to the AppleCare |
| To trouble shoot your battery, you should make you | | | | iPod Support Page to arrange for service. If your iPod |
| sure you have the latest firmware upgrade. Then, you | | | | is out of warranty, you will need to contact a repair |
| need to discharge your battery and just let your iPod | | | | service for further options. |
| play without interruption until it dies. Then, you need to | | | | No one wants to see the Sad Face iPod. Once again, |
| recharge the battery. To replace your battery, you can | | | | you should try to erase and restore your system. If the |
| contact your manufacturer or retailer. | | | | sad face still appears on your screen, you will need to |
| If you see the Folder icon this means you have a | | | | replace the hard drive. |
| software problem. It is suggested that you restore | | | | You may see the electrical outlet icon when you are |
| your entire iPod by updating the system or erasing | | | | updating or restoring your iPod. First, disconnect your |
| your iPod. To erase and restore your iPod you need | | | | iPod from your PC and connect it to a power adapter |
| to open :My Computer: on your Desktop. Then, choose | | | | for iPods. The electrical power will help finish the |
| :IPOD: which should be located near your C drive. Now, | | | | process of updating. If your iPod does not have a wall |
| right click and chose :Format:. Select :FAT 32: and | | | | charger, you will need to get one. |
| :Format: and then reboot your Computer. After you | | | | The Do Not Disconnect Icon will be familiar if your iPod |
| have erased your iPod, you will need to engage the | | | | is connected to a PC. |
| Restore function from the iPod Updater program. | | | | The Magnifying Glass Icon will appear at times. This is |
| To restore your iPod, do the following: Connect your | | | | the iPods internal checking system where it checks the |
| iPod to your computer using the FireWire/USB cable | | | | hard drive for problems. If you see a disk and |
| that came with your iPod. Now, open iTunes. In the | | | | checkmark, this is a good thing. Your iPod passed the |
| event that your computer knows the iPod is | | | | hardware scan. If you see a disk and arrow, this |
| connected, it may ask you to install the proper | | | | means problems were found. You should erase and |
| software. If it does not, download the newest version | | | | restore your system as soon as possible. |
| of the iPod Updater application. Install and open the | | | | A disk with an exclamation point signals caution and |
| application iPod Updater. | | | | means the scan failed. In this case, you need to reset |
| To continue, once you click on Restore, you may be | | | | your iPod by holding the Menu and Play buttons down |
| asked to type in an Admin users name and password. | | | | for ten seconds. The scan should automatically start |
| When the alert box appears to confirm you want to | | | | again. A disk with an :X: means the scan was |
| restore iPod click :Yes:. When the factory settings | | | | cancelled. |
| have been restored, unplug the FireWire/USB cable | | | | |