Don't worry about that they should be backed up just fine.

They won't be in the iPod's playlist unless you transfer the songs via iTunes. If you backup via disk mode then you're ok -- they won't be in your playlist.

wicked all.. thanks for the replies.

hope this isnt thread jacking, i'm trying not to start a new thread (dont need to get slapped by a moderator). i want to back up my powerbook. it has a cdrw drive, which doesnt gi…

I assume that you have a firewire cable that came with the iPod. Cable requirements depend on PC fit - if you have 6-pin firewire on the PC, then use it, no additional cable requi…

Quote: Originally posted by christ: I assume that you have a firewire cable that came with the iPod. Cable requirements depend on PC fit - if you have 6-pin firewire on…

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Format the ipod using the iPod updater on the relevant machine - don't use "format disk" or "disk utility". If you want to share the iPod between the two machines, format it using…

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It sounds like you're doing everything right. You should contact Apple for a replacement. Chris

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Quote: Originally posted by 99RedSi: I turned off my iPod on Friday, left it on my desk at home, didn't turn it on again until Sunday night and it was dead! How is that …

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Same problem for me here, too, on my 40GB iPod Photo..... SO ANNOYING!

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