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Make sure you have updated to the latest version of iTunes.
To reset your iPod:
1. Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Slide it to Hold, then turn it off again.)
2.
Press and hold the Menu and Center (Select) buttons simultaneously
until the Apple logo appears, about 6 to 10 seconds. You may need to
repeat this step.
After resetting, try again to connect to the computer
How to restore your iPod:
For Windows:
THIS WILL ERASE ALL SONGS, VIDEOS, PODCASTS FROM THE IPOD AND SET IT BACK TO THE FACTORY SETTINGS
1. Make sure you've reinstalled the latest version of iTunes.
2. Open iTunes, and then connect your iPod to your computer.
3.
After a few moments, it will appear in the source list in iTunes. If
the iPod's display doesn't show "Connected" or "Do not disconnect" you
may need to put the iPod into disk mode to proceed.
4.
Select your iPod in the source list and you will see information about
it appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes windows.
5.
Click the Restore button. You will be prompted with one or more restore
options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download of the latest
iPod Software. The 4 possible restore options are:
Restore Option 1: Restore - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod.
Restore
Option 2: Use Same Version - Restores with same iPod Software version
already on iPod even though a newer version is available.
Restore Option 3: Use Newest Version - Restores with the latest iPod Software on your computer.
Restore Option 4: Restore and Update - Restores with the latest iPod Software on your computer.
6.
A progress bar will appear on the computer screen indicating that the
first stage of the restore process has started. When this stage is
completed, iTunes will instruct you to leave iPod connected to your
computer to complete restore.
7. During the
stage 2 of the restore process, the iPod will show an Apple logo as
well as a progress bar at the bottom of the display. It is critical
that the iPod remains connected to the computer or iPod Power adapter
during this stage. Note: The progress bar may be difficult to see since
the backlight on the iPod display may be off.
8.
After stage 2 of the restore process is complete and the iPod is
connected to the computer, the iTunes Setup Assistant window will
appear asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences
similar to when you connected your iPod for the first time.
These steps usually will fix the issue...I hope that helps!
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JVC KS-PD100 iPod Interface Adapter (257KSPD100, sold separately). This
optional iPod Interface Adapter supports audio playback for the following
iPod models - iPod click-wheel (3rd gen), iPod photo (4th gen), iPod mini
(1st/2nd gen), iPod nano
(1st/2nd/3rd/4th gen), iPod video (5th gen), and iPod classic
(80/120/160GB). The KS-PD100 is not compatible with the iPod touch (1st/2nd/3rd
gen), iPod nano (5th gen), or iPhone (2G/3G/3GS). This iPod interface will also not charge
the iPod nano (4th generation). *Apple firmware updates may change
functionality results.
worst case scenario is that a circuit has broken inside. But your ipod will be under warrenty for a year from purchase.
Otherwise, leave the ipod to charge for a long time. Just leave it connected directly to the computer USB port despite not having any change in appearance. Also, don't connect it via a usb hub or through your keyboard. You will need to plug it into your computer directly.
You can also try entering DFU mode. Here is a great step by step guide to do that. http://iphonefreakz.com/beginners-guide/howto-dfu-mode/
Then restore the ipod and update the firmware. Make sure you have the latest version of itunes installed. By checking through software update.
Try these options i got them from apple when my ipod dident work trying a new port and reinstalling itunes worked for me
1)Reset your iPod.
2)Retry with a different USB or FireWire port.
3)Restart your computer and make sure you have the latest software updates installed.
4)Remove iTunes software and then reinstall iTunes software from latest versions on the web.
last resort
5)Restore your iPod. See ?Updating and Restoring iPod Software? in the user's guide.
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