In addition to the reset you might try resetting the settings, they discuss it throughout the manual. Oct 18, 2019 force restart your ipod classic put the hold switch firmly in the unlocked position. Jnsupplier full protective crystal clear hard cover case for ipod. Press and hold both the sleepwake and volume down button for at least 8 seconds, or until you see. So easy, in fact, that this howto can present a complete demonstration of the process in under a minutes time. Its time i did a video on one of the great all time tech devices, the ipod. Difference between ipod 5th generation 80gb, late 2006 and an ipod classic 160gb, late 2009. Toggle the hold switch on and off slide it to hold and then back again. How to put an apple ipod classic into diagnostic mode.
Restoring the ipod will erase everything on it, so make sure everything on the ipod is stored elsewhere prior to restoring. Jan 05, 2009 it started when i plugged it in to the computer. Dont get discouraged if it takes you a few tries before the ipod is opened. Adding music, videos, and other content to ipod classic. Hard reset apple ipod classic 6th generation at the very beginning connect your ipod to the pc and open itunes on you computer. You can use two fingers to hold these buttons down together. Syncing music from selected playlist, artists, and genres to ipod classic. Then you need to hold down the center and menu button simultaneously. If you ally craving such a referred ipod 4gb user manual book that will give you.
Its so easy, in fact, that this video guide can present a complete, stepbystep overview of the process in under four minutes. The ipod classic is the original design of this iconic piece of technology, and still features a larger hard drive than any of the newer models. At that point, eject ipod in itunes and disconnect. The ipod shows up in the system report as a usb device. Press menu and the center button at the same time for about 6 seconds, until the apple logo appears.
While it may lack some of the bells and whistles of the newer designs, if you have a huge music collection and need 120 gb capacity, the ipod classic may just be your new best friend. How to reset or unfreeze an ipod nano, ipod touch, ipod. The case of the ipod classic is clad in shades of anodized aluminum with a chrome rear panel and was offered in sizes of 80, 120, and 160 gb. Using ipod mini 18 ipod mini controls reset ipod mini for use during troubleshooting toggle the hold switch set it to hold, then turn it off again. You probably wont be too surprised to discover that, on the off chance your ipod gets confused or refuses to turn on, you can fix it by resetting it and restarting the system just like computers and other ipods. If your ipod wont turn on or seems frozen apple support. Visit our yt channel and get more useful tutorials for apple ipod classic 5th generation. You can change the device name and settings any time you connect.
Connect your ipod to your computer and use itunes to restore the ipod. No matter what you do, you cant get your ipod to turn on. Hold down the buttons till you observe the apple logo on the ipod screen. Now press and hold the menu and select buttons until the apple logo appears, which may take about 6 to 10 seconds. In a chat with apple support, i was told my ipod is no longer supported. For details, and to get started testing and troubleshooting your own ipod, take a look. Mar 26, 2018 a reset can be soft, hard or include a full factory reset. A hard reset is for when a soft reset doesnt work or when ios isnt responsive at all. Most problems with ipod classic can be solved by resetting it. Then press and hold the menu and center or select buttons for 8 seconds, or until you see the apple logo. Pdf manual as introduced on september 9, 2008, the apple ipod classic late 20087th generation was equipped with a 120 gb 4200 rpm ata66. None can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and intuitive user interface. Como resetear formatear reiniciar ipod classic youtube.
But of cause it wouldnt be a hugh jeffreys video if i didnt get a broken one to. Tips and troubleshooting most problems with ipod classic can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter. Sometimes it may be necessary to restore the ipod several times before it works properly. Press and hold the menu and center or select buttons for 8 seconds, or until you see the apple logo.
Click restore to erase ipod and set it to default factory settings. How to reset and restore an ipod nano to factory settings. The ipod classic 160 gb late 2009 is a hard drivebased ipod featuring a large. The ipod classic stylized and marketed as ipod classic and formerly ipod video or just ipod is a discontinued portable media player created and formerly marketed by apple inc. For more information on automatic and manual syncing, see the next section. Create versions of your own videos to work with ipod classic. How to put an apple ipod classic into diagnostic mode ipod. One thing to notice is the angle of the plastic opening tools tip while inserting it into the ipod. This video shows you how to play music, access your playlists, browse covers, and find podcasts on y. Sometimes, a reset and restore will fix a sad ipod. Provides access to audio, video, photos, and more, with a very large. Learn how to force restart your ipod apple support.
Reset settings apple ipod classic 4th generation, how to. Install the free ibooks app, then download the guide from the ibookstore. Then press menu and playpause simultaneously for about 5 seconds, until the apple logo appears. Testing conducted by apple in august 2009 using preproduction hardware and software. If your ipod touch is locked up and youre not able to use the instructions in the last section, try a hard reset apple calls this technique a force restart, but both terms refer to the same thing. Enabling voiceover for ipod allows you to hear the names of songs, artists, and playlists spoken when listening to content on your ipod. Getting to know the ipod classic and ipod nano controls.
Enter your apple id and password to confirm you are the owner and wait for the process to complete. Today, apple released its most exciting ipod lineup ever with the ipod shuffle in five new colors. Unlock your ipod touch and navigate to settings general reset. This is a more extensive reset and should only be used in cases where the first version isnt working. If your ipod classic or ipod video is frozen give this howto a try. Clearly the mac recognizes it as an ipod and a working usb device. Getting to know the ipod classic and ipod nano controls for. Resetting an ipod nano and ipod classic toggle the hold switch.
How to reset your ipod classic shuffle nano youtube. Then press the menu and select buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, until the apple logo appears. Use the ipod identification system to help you identify your ipod. If you forgot the combination, the only way to unlock the ipod and enter a new one is to reset it to factory settings. Resetting does not restore the ipod touch to its original factory condition, nor does it. If you are unable to restore your ipod using itunes, you can hard reset your ipod. Securely erasing all data on ipod classic so that it cannot be recovered. Provides access to audio, video, photos, and more, with a very large amount of storage capacity. Reviving a broken ipod 5th generation ipod classic youtube. Press and hold both the sleepwake and volume down button for at least 8 seconds, or until you see the. As a result of the reset settings on you will be able to use your apple ipod classic 5th generation with factory configuration.
Connecting ipod classic to a computer for the first time. Trying to figure out how to use your ipod nano controls. For complete details, and to learn how to force your own ipod classic to reset, take a look. Photo capacity is based on ipod viewable photos transferred from itunes.
If there are no physical signs of damage, you may just need to try to reset the ipod. Need some help figuring out how to put your apple ipod classic into diagnostic mode. After restore completes, itunes invites you to get started with your ipod, like its new. Do you need ipod classic repair or just some troubleshooting. The ipod classic 160 gb late 2009 is a hard drivebased ipod featuring a large, widescreen color display. To restore the ipod to factory settings you have to connect the ipod to its primary computer and select restore from itunes summary tab. How to reset or unfreeze an ipod nano, ipod touch, ipod classic. How to reset your ipod classic shuffle nano by how to do stuff 5 years ago 3. The ipod classic is a discontinued portable media player created and formerly marketed by apple inc. Sep 05, 2007 the ipod is the worlds most popular family of digital music players with over 100 million sold. Released in september 2007, the ipod classic sported a thinner body and dramatically increased battery life.
Force restart your ipod classic put the hold switch firmly in the unlocked position. There were six generations of the ipod classic, as well as a spinoff the ipod photo that was later reintegrated into the main ipod line. To reset the 6th generation ipod nano, you have to hold down the sleepwake button and the volume down button at the same time for at least 8. If you have the apple earphones with remote and mic or the inear headphones with remote and mic, you can also use voiceover to navigate playlists.
A soft reset is like a reboot and is the one we would choose first to fix an unresponsive unit or for an ipod touch that wasnt behaving as it should. May 23, 2017 ipod classic move the hold switch firmly to the off position, so that you dont see orange by the switch. And this ipod users guide will show you how its done. User guide for apple ipod mp3 mp4 player, free instruction manual. Press and hold the menu and center buttons for at least 6 seconds, until the apple logo appears. I go through the steps on how to perform a quick reset of your ipod classic, ipod shuffle and ipod nano. How to fix corrupted ipod top 5 ways restore, driver.
To do a hard reset, hold select and menu at same time for about 10 seconds or until it resets and the screen goes blank. General suggestions most problems with ipod classic can be solved by resetting it. If it reads ipod classic late 2009, you have the thin version. This involves deleting a normally hidden file on the ipod this file is located on the ipod in. Toggle the hold switch on and off, and return it to the off position. Using ipod 17 ipod controls reset ipod for use during troubleshooting toggle the hold switch set it to hold, then turn it off again. Jan 01, 2018 its the classic 160gb the best ipod ever.
In addition to the reset you might try resetting the settings. Reset settings apple ipod classic 5th generation, how to. Prior to the its only rock and roll event on september 9, 2009, the price of. The ipod classic 160 gb late 2009 is a hard drivebased ipod featuring a. On september 9, 2009, apple upgraded the hard drive to 160 gb increasing the capacity to 40,000 songs or 200 hours of video and adding support for genius mixes via a software patch on september 28, 2009, but it otherwise essentially is identical some refer to this configuration as the 3rd generation ipod classic or the 8th generation. Ideally, the angle should be as vertical as possible while still clearing the edge of the rear panel. Click that button to show i pods summary settings screen in itunes window. Apple ipod classic late 20087th gen 120 gb, 160 gb specs. For complete details, and to learn how to force your own ipod classic to reset. To do a hard reset, hold select and menu at same time for about 10 seconds or until it. In this clip, youll learn how to fix an unresponsive apple ipod classic mp3 player by hard resetting it. Choose a menu item use the click wheel to scroll to the item, and then press the center button to choose it. How to fix an unresponce ipod classic by hard resetting it.
At the bery beginning hold down the playpause button for a few seconds in order to swtich on the ipod. Dont immediately assume a hardware replacement is necessary to fix your ipod classic if the device stops working. The name classic, which is a retronym or a name that was given later on, started with the sixthgeneration ipod. The most likely fix is to replace the hard drive to see if you can get it running again. Apple ipod classic a1238 pdf manual download for free page 56.
As a result of the reset settings in you will be able to use your apple ipod classic 4th generation with factory configuration. Hard reset apple ipod classic 6th generation, how to hardreset. This means that you will lose all your data on the ipod. Compactsized with access to audio, video, and photos. Troubleshoot your ipod classic by trying the following and stop when the problem is solved. Reset ipod classic if it isnt responding slide the hold switch to hold and back again.
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