How do you make an old iPod work?
Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake and Home button until the screen turns off. Then wait a few seconds for your device to restart. Still need help? Plug your iPod into power, then try again.
How do you reset an iPod classic without the password?
Press the Menu and select buttons simultaneously and hold for at least 6 seconds or until the Apple logo appears; then release the buttons when you see the Apple logo. The appearance of the Apple logo signals that your iPod is resetting itself, so you no longer have to hold down the buttons.
How do I tell what generation my iPod classic is?
Look up your iPod by model number.
- Find your iPod’s model number (the five-character code next to “Model” on the back of your iPod).
- Press Ctrl + F (Windows) or ⌘ Command + F (Mac) to open the “Find” window on the Apple website.
- Type in your iPod’s model number.
- Find the generation heading above the number.
Is there a way to reset an iPod Classic?
If your iPod is a “classic,” and you need to do a “Restore,” this document describes how to do it. This will erase the iPod, reinstall its software, and set it to default settings. If you only want to “Reset” the iPod, is document describes how to do it. This just restarts the iPod (like rebooting your computer).
What can you do with an iPod Classic?
To use iPod classic, you put music, videos, photos, and other files on your computer and then add them to iPod classic. iPod classic is a music player and much more. Use iPod classic to:  Sync songs, videos, and digital photos for listening and viewing on the go  Listen to podcasts, downloadable audio and video shows delivered over the Internet Â
Where is the language menu on an iPod Classic?
The controls on iPod classic are easy to find and use. Press any button to turn on iPod classic. The first time you turn on iPod classic, the language menu appears. Use the Click Wheel to scroll to your language, and then press the Center button to choose it. The main menu appears in your language.