| A lot of people are encountering various problems with | | | | been reported, especially with the Windows XP |
| their iPod devices. iPod restore issues, blue, black or | | | | operating system. A simple system restart might be |
| white screens, erase, connect and transfer problems, | | | | the solution to your iPod connection problems. |
| iPod won't turn off (!), iPod falls into water, videos are | | | | - Another common mistake is the Hold switch mistake. |
| not showing properly, audio is corrupted during | | | | If you forget the Hold switch in the locked position your |
| playback and a lot more. The thing is that many of | | | | iPod screen will show a lock image telling you that you |
| these issues can be resolved by following a basic | | | | have to turn the Hold switch off before turning on your |
| troubleshooting routine every time you face a minor or | | | | iPod. A lot of new iPod users tend to forget the Hold |
| major problem with your iPod. | | | | switch on, thus believing that there's something wrong |
| - First of all, you got to make sure your iPod is turned | | | | with their iPod when they try to turn on the device. |
| on! A lot of people get so enthusiastic with their iPods | | | | - Try resetting your iPod. This usually solves a lot of |
| forgetting the fact that the iPod is still an electronic | | | | issues. To reset your iPod connect it to the iPod AC |
| device that uses batteries. And batteries must be fully | | | | Adapter and plug the adapter into an electrical outlet. |
| charged. No batteries, no electricity, no iPod. So make | | | | Alternatively, connect your iPod to your computer's |
| sure your batteries are properly and fully charged | | | | built in FireWire port. Turn on the Hold switch and turn it |
| before turning on your iPod. | | | | off again. Finally press the Play/Pause button and hold |
| - Restore your iPod. You will find all the information you | | | | it until the iPod logo appears. |
| need to restore your iPod at the apple website. | | | | - Keep updating your iPod's firmware. Firmwares keep |
| Always restore your iPod using the latest updated | | | | updating all the time. Be sure you always have the |
| software. Keep in mind that restoring your iPod means | | | | latest firmware for your iPod. You can download the |
| that you will lose all songs and other files and all | | | | latest firmware for free at the apple website. Also try |
| settings will be restored to their original value. | | | | to reinstall your iTunes software. Always have the |
| - If you can't connect your iPod with your computer via | | | | latest iTunes version installed. You can download the |
| a USB or FireWire port, try a different port. It may not | | | | latest iTunes version for free at the apple website. |
| be your iPod's fault but the USB's or FireWire's port | | | | It's not always the iPod's fault if something goes |
| fault instead. Try restarting your computer if the | | | | wrong. Use common thinking troubleshooting |
| problem persists. A lot of compatibility issues have | | | | techniques before throwing your iPod in the garbage. |