How to Restart & Empty My iPod
- 1). Connect your iPod to the computer using the USB cable.
- 2). Launch the iTunes program (if it has not already been launched for you).
- 3). Click on the name of the iPod under Devices to view its content and properties.
- 4). Select the Summary tab. Click on the "Restore" button and you will be prompted with four different options: "Restore" - Restores with same iPod software version already on iPod, "Use Same Version" - Restores with same iPod software version already on iPod even though a newer version is available, "Use Newest Version" - Restores with the latest iPod software, "Restore and Update" - Restores with the latest iPod software.
- 5). Follow the instructions after you have chosen a restore option-- they will be to either leave your iPod connected to the computer or to disconnect it and attach it to a power adapter.
- 6). Wait for the iTunes Assistant Window to appear after the device has finished restoring to begin customizing your iPod again (e.g., renaming it, adding files, etc).
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