iPod help needed

DarrenMcLeod · 11-11-2005, 05:47 PM

I recently got around to updating my 4g 20gig iPod up to version 3.1. However, since then, for some strange reason whenever the battery icon goes down to about 3/4 full, a message comes up saying "PLEASE CONNECT iPOD TO A POWER SOURCE IMMEDIATELY," and it shuts off. I'm only getting two or three hours of playback on it, and because it happened right after updating I don't think it's the battery's fault.

Can anyone offer some help?

Also, my iPod says it has 6 gigs left of room on it, yet iTunes says it only has 2.04 gigs of room left.

Null · 11-11-2005, 06:20 PM

honestly it sounds like something is currupt on it and screwing something up... did the storage amount problem start at the same time? because i would think about maybe backing up your music (if it isnt already) and resetting the ipod.

i know on many devices with rechargable batteries like that they can sometimes get set weird where they think they have different amount of power left.... Usually you just let it drain completely by leaving it on and then recharge it fully (if the ipods shutting down, even leaving it like that will continue to drain the battery slowly over the next couple days)

did you try a reboot of the ipod?

DarrenMcLeod · 11-11-2005, 06:24 PM

When you say reboot, do you mean a reset by toggling the hold switch, then holding menu and the select button? I just did that.

I'm gonna see what happens with it now, and if it still screws up i'll reformat it.

Krypton · 11-11-2005, 10:53 PM

why do people waste money on those things.

Null · 11-11-2005, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krypton

why do people waste money on those things.

well untill one comes out thats better, some people want the best.
others can settle for something less. I guess it all depends.

DarrenMcLeod · 11-12-2005, 12:20 AM

Well, Krypton, since you asked...

My parents asked what I wanted for graduation. I don't have a car, so i'd be taking a lot of public transit and walking a lot. I wanted a music player to keep me busy. I wanted an mp3 player for portability/better for jogging, and convenience of not carrying around a CD book. I wanted one that was high quality. I wanted one that would hold my 15+ gigs of music at the time. I wanted one I could use as a substitute for having music on a computer, to save HD space. I wanted one that had lots of accessories, and was popular enough that there'd be lots of support available for it. iPod was what worked out best for my tastes.

I don't consider it a waste of money. I use it probably more than I use my DS, GameCube, and television combined. I've had it for over a year and almost every day, it's in my pocket or my backpack as I go to school/downtown.

bobcat · 11-13-2005, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Null

well untill one comes out thats better, some people want the best.
others can settle for something less. I guess it all depends.

I think iPod is far from being the best.

There are alternatives, and from my experience , are much better! Look at Sony/Samsung range if anybody is interested. I don't agree with the reviews the iPod has been getting. 40 hours playback on the Sony Network Walkman ( replaceable )vs the 14 hours playback for the iPod mini is one major influence for me. Plus the hardware feels sturdy and is easy to navigate, much more intuitive than the iPod I reckon.

And for the topic, I used to get that problem when my iPod was 1/4 battery remaining. Have you checked the apple forums ? Maybe a similar problem is there.