Reviving the iPod

• 1). "Soft" reset the iPod. Toggle the hold switch off and on and then quickly press the menu and center button.
  
  
• 2). Hit the center button followed by the play button to put it in disc mode.
  
  
• 3). Connect the iPod to your computer to revive it. ITunes will recognize that it is in recovery mode and advise you to restore it. Choose "Restore."
  
  
• 4). Wait for the process to finish. Depending on the amount of content you have on your iPod, this may take a while. When the iPod is restored, it will be fully functional again.