I have an orignial IPod. I uploaded some albums and then it said "Charging." Now it flashes "Do not disconnect" I have it connected to the computer and ITunes is on the computer screen. I am a senior citizen and not savey using the apple computer. I clicked My name on the right hand side for the iPod name and it doesn't show, got scared and stopped. What am I do do now? Did I ruin the IPod? Please help me!!!! Thank you I have an orignial IPod. I uploaded some albums and then it said "Charging." Now it flashes "Do not disconnect" I have it connected to the computer and ITunes is on the computer screen. I am a senior citizen and not savey using the apple computer. I clicked My name on the right hand side for the iPod name and it doesn't show, got scared and stopped. What am I do do now? Did I ruin the IPod? Please help me!!!! Thank you
AnonymousMar 28, 2008
just connect it to my computerjust connect it to my computer
i tried all of what you said and for some reason my itunes isn't even showing an eject button!!!! and when i have my ipod plugged into my computer and try to do #1 it goes to the main menu for a couple seconds then right back to do not disconnect!! and it wont let me sync the ipod or even restore it!! what the heck is going on!!! i tried all of what you said and for some reason my itunes isn't even showing an eject button!!!! and when i have my ipod plugged into my computer and try to do #1 it goes to the main menu for a couple seconds then right back to do not disconnect!! and it wont let me sync the ipod or even restore it!! what the heck is going on!!!
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There are several things you can try:
1. First and most simple way of solving this common problem is pressing the menu and center button for about 6 seconds.
2. If iTunes is open, close it and see if the message disappears. If it's closed, try to re-open it and click the "eject" icon on the lower right of the screen.
3. Go to My Computer, right click on the iPod icon and select "Eject". If the message still appears, open your Task Manager by clicking Ctrl+Alt+Delete (at the same time) and under the "Processes" tab close and program that looks like it's related to your iPod.
4. If nothing else worked and you've tried all of the above ? just disconnect your iPod. Make sure you've closed all the programs related to it through the Task Manager, as explained above.
This has to fix it.
Good luck!
It is because of the way a computer connects through USB (assuming you are using a PC, I imagine Macs are the same way, but I don't know for sure). There is information being passed back and forth between your iPod and the computer even when iTunes is not being used. I've never seen any problems with simply disconnecting the iPod in Windows XP or earlier, but if you're using Windows Vista, not ejecting through iTunes has been reported to cause the data to become corrupt on the iPod (even using Windows "Safely Remove Hardware" button).
When you need to disconnect your iPod you need to press the eject button from within iTunes. It only takes a few seconds and everything comes out tidy.
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1. If you have enabled AutoSync, everytime the iPod
is connected, the iPod will sync all your files. It is not only the
songs that are copied. It also copies the videos, photos and contacts
too. Maybe it was trying to sync them.
2. Even if it had really done with sync of all songs, video, photos and
contacts, it will always show the message "Do not disconnect". What you
will have to do is click on the eject button in the iPod icon which
appears in iTunes. The iPod will be ejected only when you eject it from the iTunes.
if it is disabled then restoring is the only option i guess..
Disconnect the USB cable from the iPhone or iPod touch, but leave the other end of the cable connected to your computer's USB port.
Power off the device (Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red slider appears, then slide the slider. Wait for the the iPhone or iPod touch to turn off.
Press and hold the Home button while reconnecting the USB cable to iPhone. When you reconnect the USB to iPhone, the device should then power on.
Note: If you see the message "Charging... Please Wait" , let the device charge for at least 10 minutes to ensure the battery has some charge and then start with step 2 again.
Continue holding the Home button while iPhone starts up. While starting up, you will see the Apple logo.
When you see "Connect to iTunes" on the screen, you can release the Home button andiTuneswill display the recovery mode message:
If you don't see the "Connect to iTunes" screen, then disconnect the USB cable from iPhone and repeat steps 3-6.
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!
Putting ipod into disc mode
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1363
Toggle the Hold switch on and off.
(Set it to Hold, then turn it off again.)
Press and hold the Menu and Select buttons for at least 6 seconds until the Apple logo appears.
When the Apple logo appears, release the Menu and Select buttons and immediately press and hold the Select and the Play/Pause buttons until the Disk Mode screen appears.
Connect the iPod to your computer; the screen on the iPod will change and say "Do not disconnect"
If you are having difficulty putting the iPod model into disk mode, set it on a flat surface. Make sure that the finger pressing the Select button is not touching the Click Wheel. Also make sure that you are pressing the Play/Pause button toward the outside of the Click Wheel and not near the center.
If you are still unable to put your iPod with a Click Wheel into Disk Mode, use one finger from one hand to press the Select button, and one finger from the other hand to press the Play/Pause button.
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How to restore iPod
(ARTICLE NUMBER HT1339)
Open iTunes, and then connect your iPod to your computer using the USB or FireWire cable that came with your iPod.
After a few moments, your iPod will appear in the Source panel in iTunes.
Select your iPod in the Source panel and you will see information about your iPod appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes windows.
Click the Restore button. You will be prompted with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download 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 available.
Restore Option
4: Restore and Update - Restores with the latest iPod Software available.
If you are using a Mac, a message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator’s name and password.
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 present one of two messages on screen with instructions specific to the iPod model you are restoring.
Restore Instruction 1: Disconnect iPod and connect it to iPod Power Adapter (typically applies to older iPod models).
Restore Instruction 2: Leave iPod connected to computer to complete restore (typically applies newer iPod models).
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.
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.
After you restore your iPod you should be able to sync the iPod just fine.
Below is a step by step on resolving your issue :) sadly the ONLY way to unlock it is to restore using iTunes. It is a sure fix though.
How to restore iPod
(ARTICLE NUMBER HT1339)
Open iTunes, and then connect your iPod to your computer using the USB or FireWire cable that came with your iPod.
After a few moments, your iPod will appear in the Source panel in iTunes.
Select your iPod in the Source panel and you will see information about your iPod appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes windows.
Click the Restore button. You will be prompted with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download 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 available.
Restore Option
4: Restore and Update - Restores with the latest iPod Software available.
If you are using a Mac, a message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator’s name and password.
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 present one of two messages on screen with instructions specific to the iPod model you are restoring.
Restore Instruction 1: Disconnect iPod and connect it to iPod Power Adapter (typically applies to older iPod models).
Restore Instruction 2: Leave iPod connected to computer to complete restore (typically applies newer iPod models).
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.
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.
You need to restore the iPod using the latest version of iTunes. This error usually occurs on mac computer's. However, restoring is the same trouble shooting option for both. Below I have posted a step by step on restoring your iPod just in case you need the information :)
How to restore iPod
(ARTICLE NUMBER HT1339)
Open iTunes, and then connect your iPod to your computer using the USB or FireWire cable that came with your iPod.
After a few moments, your iPod will appear in the Source panel in iTunes.
Select your iPod in the Source panel and you will see information about your iPod appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes windows.
Click the Restore button. You will be prompted with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download 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 available.
Restore Option
4: Restore and Update - Restores with the latest iPod Software available.
If you are using a Mac, a message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator’s name and password.
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 present one of two messages on screen with instructions specific to the iPod model you are restoring.
Restore Instruction 1: Disconnect iPod and connect it to iPod Power Adapter (typically applies to older iPod models).
Restore Instruction 2: Leave iPod connected to computer to complete restore (typically applies newer iPod models).
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.
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.
You should restore your iPod using iTunes. This will fix the software issue you are having with the syncing of the iPod. :) Below is a step by step just in case you need the information.
How to restore iPod
(ARTICLE NUMBER HT1339)
Open iTunes, and then connect your iPod to your computer using the USB or FireWire cable that came with your iPod.
After a few moments, your iPod will appear in the Source panel in iTunes.
Select your iPod in the Source panel and you will see information about your iPod appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes windows.
Click the Restore button. You will be prompted with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download 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 available.
Restore Option
4: Restore and Update - Restores with the latest iPod Software available.
If you are using a Mac, a message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator’s name and password.
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 present one of two messages on screen with instructions specific to the iPod model you are restoring.
Restore Instruction 1: Disconnect iPod and connect it to iPod Power Adapter (typically applies to older iPod models).
Restore Instruction 2: Leave iPod connected to computer to complete restore (typically applies newer iPod models).
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.
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.
Disconnect the iPod from the computer and close iTunes.
Highlight all of the following 10 lines of text that begin with regsvr32 and then choose Copy from the Edit menu of your web browser:
regsvr32 /s softpub.dll regsvr32 /s wintrust.dll regsvr32 /s dssenh.dll regsvr32 /s rsaenh.dll regsvr32 /s gpkcsp.dll regsvr32 /s sccbase.dll regsvr32 /s slbcsp.dll regsvr32 /s mssip32.dll regsvr32 /s cryptdlg.dll regsvr32 /s initpki.dll
Open the Notepad program by navigating to: Start > All Programs > Accessories > Notepad
In Notepad, choose Paste from the Edit menu. Note: make sure that the text that appears in Notepad is the same as what is shown above.
From the File menu, choose Save As.
In the File name: field type appleipod.bat and save the file to the Desktop.
Close Notepad and locate the appleipod.bat file. It should appear on the Desktop with the icon shown below:
Double-click the file and you will see a black window appear on the screen for about a minute. Wait until the window automatically disappears and proceed to the next step.
The appleipod.bat file can be deleted at this time.
Open iTunes and connect the iPod.
When the iPod appears in iTunes, restore the iPod and resync your content.
i dont have the instructions for this ipod where can i go to get the instructions to learn how to work it and download music from my computer to the ipod
I have an orignial IPod. I uploaded some albums and then it said "Charging." Now it flashes "Do not disconnect" I have it connected to the computer and ITunes is on the computer screen. I am a senior citizen and not savey using the apple computer. I clicked My name on the right hand side for the iPod name and it doesn't show, got scared and stopped. What am I do do now? Did I ruin the IPod? Please help me!!!! Thank you
just connect it to my computer
just cannected to the computer
just connected to the computer
when
why does my ipod screen keep on saying not to disconect when i already disconected and finish transferring song
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after i disconnect my ipod do not disconnect still appears on the ipod
it sucks
my i pod seems to heat up when take it off the p c charger
I used # 1 AND IT WORKED THX ALOT I WAS SCARED IT WOULD NEVA *** OFF
i tried all of what you said and for some reason my itunes isn't even showing an eject button!!!! and when i have my ipod plugged into my computer and try to do #1 it goes to the main menu for a couple seconds then right back to do not disconnect!! and it wont let me sync the ipod or even restore it!! what the heck is going on!!!
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