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iPod not working

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  • 30-12-2005 3:15pm
    #1
    garthv
    Registered Users Posts: 4,698 ✭✭✭


    Bought an ipod today, plugged it in and its not even recognising it on the PC. Tried to power it on and nothing happens, Changed USB cables and still nothing happens. Any ideas?


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    #2
    optiplexgx270
    Registered Users Posts: 2,501 ✭✭✭optiplexgx270


    A. Is it charged?
    B. Is the hold switch on?

    Stupid i know but has to be asked


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    cartman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,443 ✭✭✭cartman


    try holding select and menu together, that should do it. recognise it on the pc anywho


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    #4
    filo87
    Registered Users Posts: 272 ✭✭filo87


    did you install the software first before plugging the ipod in?
    Supposedly, you HAVE to install the software first in order for it to work.


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    tman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,339 ✭✭✭✭tman


    aye, it has to be formatted for windows or mac before you can use it...

    grab the iPod updater off the apple site and give it a lash

    http://www.apple.com/uk/ipod/download/


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    Standard Toaster
    Registered Users Posts: 10,264 ✭✭✭✭Standard Toaster


    Apple updater. (55mb)

    In fairness, Windows should still pick it up as a removable device.


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    Karoma
    Registered Users Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    The_Edge wrote:
    Apple updater. (55mb)

    In fairness, Windows should still pick it up as a removable device.

    Well it might not be usable until iTunes has been installed,and Disk Use has been enabled..
    But fair point.. it should show up in device manager afaik.

    But i think the OP's problem is that it aint switching on at all..
    Press and hold the button as suggested above..


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    Standard Toaster
    Registered Users Posts: 10,264 ✭✭✭✭Standard Toaster


    Aye, when I got my ipod i was on holiday so no access to pc.
    I was still able to charge it fine and play the games.

    Got home and connected it and windows picked it up.
    Installed iTunes and it seen I was using the iPod for the first time and offererd to format it. (Fat32)

    If the OP's iPod is flat (as in 0% battary life) when he/she plugs it into the PC via USB it won't show anything on the iPod screen for a few minutes as it gains a wee charge.

    If they plug it into the mains instead they'll get a charging logo straight away.
    I figure it's a flat battary.


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    Karoma
    Registered Users Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    I figure it's a flat battary.

    Aye. feckin' n00b :p

    What cable/charging method are you using GaRy?


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    tman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,339 ✭✭✭✭tman


    surely it'd be getting juice from the usb cable...


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    Standard Toaster
    Registered Users Posts: 10,264 ✭✭✭✭Standard Toaster


    It would but not the same voltage as the mains.
    That's why I guess the Ipod needs a wee charge from the USB before it powers up and displays anything. That's normal on my 4G iPod. Running ipodlinux on it drains the battary 100% if I forget to power it down.


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    garthv
    Registered Users Posts: 4,698 ✭✭✭garthv


    Yeh the PC should pick it up anyway,
    I have an iPod mini that Ive been using on this pc so all the drivers and iTunes are there. The same is happening on my uncles PC too...hmm
    Tried different cables and still no joy


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    #13
    Karoma
    Registered Users Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    Contact Apple.


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