iPod help please I get this message that says Do not disconnect

[JohnKleeb]

Please guys help me, this is getting frustrating, and what I am doing wrong. :( this is so stressful. Also for some reason the PC can not read my iPod so whenever I restart, I dont get taken to the move files screen. I feel like a fool :(.

[pruner]

1. I use a Mac & when my iPod shows that message...

it means to eject it from the desktop prior to removing it from the cradle.

[JohnKleeb]

2. you mean the firewire?

Its been out of it and I still get that sign. Man this sucks :(

[schrodinger_I]

3. Reset it......

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[pruner]

4. have you tried shutting it off?

n/t

[JohnKleeb]

5. I hate to be a dumbass but how does one shut it off

and or reset it.

[Wonk]

6. You have a "Drive" connected. You'll see an icon on your desktop. Eject it

I don't "do" Windoze, but that's your problem. I don't know if it'd be E, F, G, or what for you. Eject it (virtually) and then it'll be ok to shut down.

[JohnKleeb]

7. I dont see an icon

I heard the beep that happens when I connected it but offically its not connected. :( Shit I think I might need a new one damn :(.

[Wonk]

8. Read the manual. nt

[JohnKleeb]

9. gotcha I just feel so stupid at times

:( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

[JohnKleeb]

10. Hey guys thanks for all the suggestions but it still wont work

:( I tried resetting it but no use. So do you think I should just turn this back in and get a new one or do you think the problem is fixable. I also realize now that my computer isnt aware that my iPod is plugged in despite the fact that I hear the beep.