| If you are a new user of the ever-popular | | | | will be prompted by the iPod to reconnect the |
| iPod, you may have noticed that it takes some | | | | FireWire/USB cable after it has turned on, |
| time to learn what those little icons mean | | | | and you see the message :Do not disconnect:. |
| and want to know when you should be alarmed | | | | |
| or bothered. Every one of them has a purpose | | | | If prompted, type a name for iPod in the |
| and we all know how much of a drag it is to | | | | space 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 spelled | | | | download 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 of | | | | the update is complete. Quit iTunes. |
| technical jargon, here we will discuss the | | | | |
| meanings of the icons popping up on your | | | | Next, 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 battery | | | | iPod screen. Pick a language. Quit the iPod |
| is low. You will need to plug in your iPod to | | | | Software Updater application. If the iPod |
| your computer or the nearest electrical | | | | does not turn on at all, disconnect it from |
| outlet. Let it charge for at least a few | | | | power 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 your | | | | again. |
| screen, you may have a bigger issue at hand. | | | | |
| You may need to do a bit of troubleshooting | | | | If 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 should | | | | you will need to contact a repair service for |
| make you sure you have the latest firmware | | | | further options. |
| upgrade. Then, you need to discharge your | | | | |
| battery and just let your iPod play without | | | | No one wants to see the Sad Face iPod. Once |
| interruption until it dies. Then, you need to | | | | again, you should try to erase and restore |
| recharge the battery. To replace your | | | | your system. If the sad face still appears on |
| battery, you can contact your manufacturer or | | | | your screen, you will need to replace the |
| retailer. | | | | hard drive. |
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| If you see the Folder icon this means you | | | | You may see the electrical outlet icon when |
| have a software problem. It is suggested that | | | | you are updating or restoring your iPod. |
| you restore your entire iPod by updating the | | | | First, disconnect your iPod from your PC and |
| system or erasing your iPod. To erase and | | | | connect it to a power adapter for iPods. The |
| restore your iPod you need to open :My | | | | electrical power will help finish the process |
| Computer: on your Desktop. Then, choose | | | | of updating. If your iPod does not have a |
| :IPOD: which should be located near your C | | | | wall charger, you will need to get one. |
| drive. Now, right click and chose :Format:. | | | | |
| Select :FAT 32: and :Format: and then reboot | | | | The Do Not Disconnect Icon will be familiar |
| your Computer. After you have erased your | | | | if 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 the | | | | problems. 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 your | | | | hardware scan. If you see a disk and arrow, |
| computer knows the iPod is connected, it may | | | | this means problems were found. You should |
| ask you to install the proper software. If it | | | | erase and restore your system as soon as |
| does not, download the newest version of the | | | | possible. |
| 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, you | | | | case, you need to reset your iPod by holding |
| may be asked to type in an Admin users name | | | | the Menu and Play buttons down for ten |
| and password. When the alert box appears to | | | | seconds. 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 | | | | |