If the display on your iPod remains black when you try to use it, first check to make sure that the hold switch isn't locked. Assuming you have unlocked the iPod, it is most likely that the battery is dead rather than that the display is broken, so try charging the battery. If you have tried charging the battery for at least half an hour, and the display is still black, try connecting the iPod to its host computer and copying songs or other files to the iPod. Then try deleting these files. If this works properly, it is most likely that the display has died or that someone -- one of your jacka...

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Apple provides a one year warranty for the iPod, but the company only is known to replace the iPod display if a factory defect causes it to become damaged during routine use under warranty coverage. Even if your iPod is under warranty, Apple states that "if your iPod's LCD display is cracked due to accidental damage, do not send your iPod in for service. Coverage for this type of damage is excluded under Apple's Limited Warranty for iPod and AppleCare Protection Plan for iPod, and service is not available under the terms of Apple's Repair Terms and Conditions." So if your iPod looks like thi...

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If the display on your iPod remains black when you try to use it, first check to make sure that the hold switch isn't locked. Assuming you have unlocked the iPod, it is most likely that the battery is dead rather than that the display is broken, so try charging the battery. If you have tried charging the battery for at least half an hour, and the display is still black, try connecting the iPod to its host computer and copying songs or other files to the iPod. Then try deleting these files. If this works properly, it is most likely that the display has died or that someone -- one of your jacka...

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Assuming that the songs in question were not intentionally recorded to sound "funny", distorted, or static-laden, this most likely means that either the headphones are dying or the audio jack is failing. First, try using the headphones with another audio source -- like a computer or stereo -- and see if the audio is still problematic. If it still sounds distorted or has static, the headphones should be replaced. If the headphones work properly in another device, then the problem is most likely the audio jack. Inspect the audio jack and see if it is noticeably cracked or damaged, although it ...

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According to Apple, "update simply updates the software that controls iPod and may also update the firmware for the hard drive. Update does not affect the songs and files stored on iPod's hard disk." Whereas, "restore erases the hard disk and restores iPod to its original factory condition. Because restoring iPod erases all of the songs and files on its hard disk, make sure to back up your songs and files first." For additional information regarding updating and restoring your iPod, please refer to "Updating iPod Software" and "Restoring iPod to Factory Settings", respectively. For informati...

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To scan for disk errors, you will need to first reset the iPod. For the original iPod, iPod (2nd Gen), and iPod (3rd Gen) plug the iPod into the power adapter and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet (or plug the iPod into a computer), and reset it by depressing the "menu" and "play/pause" simultaneously and continue to hold both buttons until the Apple logo appears. For all models with a "Clickwheel" -- starting with the iPod (4th Gen) and provided by all subsequent models with the exception of the iPod shuffle and iPod touch lines -- plug the iPod to the power adapter and plug ...

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Apple provides several support documents related to this issue, depending on the symptoms and the platform used. Mac users may find these iPod documents useful: Not on Desktop or iTunes Not on Desktop or iTunes & "!" Icon Onscreen On Desktop, Not in iTunes On Desktop, Not in iTunes, or iPod Updater Windows users may find these helpful: Isn't Recognized Isn't Recognized on Laptop Over USB Software Not Installed Message When iPod Connected Computer Won't Start When iPod Connected For solutions to other specific problems, please refer to the iPod Troubleshooting & Repair Q&...

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If you start up your iPod and it shows a folder with an exclamation mark, a "sad" iPod icon, or anything else, you may first be interested in referring to "iPod Iconology" on the Apple Support Site. Apple notes that the folder with an exclamation mark "can happen for a number of reasons" and advises one to read "iPod Shows a Folder Icon with an Exclamation Point". This document recommends that you try the following: 1. Charge the battery. 2. Reset iPod. 3. Restore the iPod. If that doesn't work, you may need to have the iPod serviced. You may also find "Updating iPod Software" and "Restor...

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Dansoft iTransfer Only $19.95 Daniusoft iTransfer is specially designed for iPod/iPhone/iPad users to transfer iPod/iPhone/iPad media files back to iTunes to rebuild iTunes library, backup iPod/iPhone/iPad media files on PC local, or transfer music, video, audio books, photos to iPod/iPhone/iPad without unwanted iTunes synchronization. Besides, Daniusoft iTransfer can also help you convert all popular videos, such as AVI, WMV, FLV, MOV, to iPod/iPhone/iPad supported format with one click. Get Daniusoft iTransfer now and freely manage the content information of iPod/iPhone/iPad. ...

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Windows users: Get the following iPod software. Cucusoft iPod Video Converter + DVD to iPod Suite (Windows) is an All-in-One iPod video converter , which includes a DVD to iPod Converter, an iPod Video Converter and a DVD Ripper. Supports converting video and ripping DVD to iPod classic, iPod touch and iPod Nano. Free Download from site 1 from site 2 Get Full Version 33% OFF, Only $39.95 Free Tech Support within 24 hours; 30-day Money Back Guarantee! Unlimited upgrades. The program is easy-to-use and the converting speed is fa...

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Bluefox iPod Video Converter is an easy-to-use iPod Conversion tool, which convert iPod video/movie from all video formats very fast and easy with excellent image and sound quality. As a fast and easy-using iPod Converter which supports almost all video formats including AVI, MPEG, WMV, MOV, RM, RMVB, DivX, ASF, VOB, 3GP to iPod video/ iPhone video with MPEG-4/H.264 codec, and also supports many audio formats including WAV, WMA, MP2, AC3, RA, OGG, CDA, APE to iPod MP3, M4A, AAC. In addition, it provides a professional and nobby interface, the setting and options are easy to find, users can...

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*ImTOO YouTube to iPod Converter is the most powerful product to get videos from YouTube.com to iPod. With its “downloading + converting” one-step solution, you could easily get videos from YouTube website and play them on your computer and your iPod. * Features: 1.YouTube to iPod Converter could provide fastest speed to download and convert YouTube videos to iPod, beyond your imagine, because: (1)It offers multithreading and batch conversion. (2)It supports multiple task：Download and convert several files at one time. (3)It could download with ...

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Organize photos on your iPod, freely. GPixPod is a software that let you manage your photos and photo albums on recent Apple iPod models, completely manually, instead of the synchronization-only approach of iTunes. GPixPod lets you view/save iPod thumbnails for your photos, slideshow them, add/rename/delete photo albums, add/delete single pictures, attach/detach full resolution image to your photos, manage references, fit/zoom/stretch and rotate clockwise/counter-clockwise your photos, and check/repair your Photo Database

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Playlist generator for iTunes and Windows Media Player. Also fills your iPod/MP3 player and helps you discover new music. Why The Filter' Not so long ago half your record collection would sit in the attic, gathering dust. In 2007 it's more likely to be languishing in the dark recesses of your iPod or laptop, unplayed, unloved. We always think we'll get round to making great playlists and rediscover hidden gems, but let's face it, who's got the time' Easy to use playlist creator Simply download our free software, highlight one or two songs that typify what you want to listen to from your iT...

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Free YouTube to iPod Converter is a small tool that will help you download and convert YouTube Video (*.flv) to iPod, PSP and mobile phones MP4 video. Features: download video from YouTube directly to iPod, PSP and mobile phones MP4 video; convert Flash Video (*.flv files) to iPod *.mp4 video files This free program contains no spyware or adware. It's clearly free and absolutely safe to install and run.

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Soundflavor DJ is a companion to iTunes that makes it easy to instantly make good playlists from your library, shop for new music 'by sound,' and rediscover great songs you own but may have forgotten about. Soundflavor DJ is your personal DJ. As you listen to music, it picks and plays songs from your iTunes library based on the sound of the music you're listening to. It recommends similar songs that you don't own, upcoming concerts, and related items for you to check out. Soundflavor DJ even gives you FREE SONGS based on your taste in music. The more you use it, the more free music you'll ge...

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