23rd Dec 2006

Resetting a Video iPod

The nice thing about devices with removable batteries is that fixing something that has locked up is a simple task of pulling the batteries out. Unfortunately the batteries on the iPod cannot be removed so if your device does lock up you can be in a spot of difficulty. Fortunately there is a relatively simple process to reset an iPod, just do the following:

  1. Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Slide it to Hold, then turn it off again.)
  2. Press and hold the Menu and Select buttons until the Apple logo appears, about 6 to 10 seconds. You may need to repeat this step.

These steps were quoted from the Geekfishing Blog which also has a number of other tips on resetting a stubborn iPod.

20th Jan 2005

One Missing Piece of iPod Functionality

I enjoy travelling between home and work with my iPod. Unfortunately the sound of the music plus the various noises of urban life often drown out the cellphone ring. I have the phone set to vibrate but even then I often do not register that my phone is ringing. My cellphone is a Sony Ericsson K700i with Bluetooth and touch wood it has worked perfectly with my PowerBook.
What I would love to see on the next generation iPod is Bluetooth connectivity and the option for your iPod to notify you of an incoming phone call when listening to music. OSX already notifies you of an incoming call when the phone is linked to the computer and the iPod already stores all your contacts (so presumably the bulk of the software development is already complete). It would be really nice then if Apple's synthesised voice would tell you who is calling so that I can then make the descision to answer the call or just keep listening to music.