I need an Ipod expert

[DeadliestPoison]

Originally Posted by AliceLover

So, if I turn it on and hold down the middle and down button for 20 seconds, it will erase all the music on the Ipod?

Sharon's idea is good, but it's not all you need to do.

Turn on the hold function, then turn it off.
Press the center and Menu buttons (separate fingers, ideally) for 5-10 seconds until the Apple logo comes up.

It won't erase your music. I've done this a few times before when my iPod freezes up on me, and everything's there when you come back. What it does is it resets the software loaded onto the iPod to fix any problems that might have happened due to usage, disconnecting the iPod prematurely, etc. Re-connect the iPod to your computer and see if it solved the problem.

Now if you reset your iPod to factory settings through iTunes, THAT will erase all your music. On the other hand, it should fix whatever problem(s) have arised. I'd say this route is the best to go.

Hopefully the problem gets worked out!