How to restore iPod shuffle to factory settings

[teenQ]

Hi, i need some urgent help from you all guys. I am having a Apple iPod Shuffle that is now 6 months old. It was working fine till now but from last few days it is behaving in some strange manner. It restarts unexpectedly, freezes, etc.. So, finally i decided to restore it to factory settings. Could you guys please make me know how to restore iPod shuffle to factory settings ? Thanks for all your kind help.

[Pugsly]

Here is the step by step process of restoring iPod shuffle software to factory settings:-

• Download and install the latest version of iTunes if you do not already have it installed.
• Open iTunes, and then connect iPod shuffle to your computer.
• After a few moments, iPod shuffle will appear in the Devices section on the left side of the Tunes window.
• Select iPod shuffle under Devices and you will see information about it appear in the main iTunes window under the Summary tab for iPod shuffle (3rd generation) or the Settings tab for iPod shuffle (1st or 2nd generation).
• The Version section tells you whether iPod shuffle is up to date or needs a newer version of the software.
• Click the Restore button. You will be presented with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download the latest iPod Software. The 4-possible restore options are:
  
  • 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 currently on your computer.
  • Restore and Update - Restores after downloading the latest iPod Software on your computer.
• If you are using a Mac, a message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator’s name and password.
• A progress indicator will appear on the computer screen indicating that the restore process has started. Do not disconnect iPod shuffle during the restore process.
• After the restore process is complete, the iPod shuffle's status light will flash orange continuously. The iPod Setup Assistant window will appear asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences as you did when you connected your iPod shuffle for the first time.

[Maq.H]

Because Restore erases all songs and files on iPod shuffle, make sure to back up any files you've saved on iPod shuffle. Your songs, podcasts, and audiobooks can be synced back to your iPod shuffle if the items are part of your iTunes library.

To reset your iPod shuffle:

1. Eject your iPod shuffle from iTunes, if connected.
2. Disconnect the USB cable from the iPod shuffle's headphone port.
3. Move the switch on the top of the iPod shuffle to the off position.
4. Wait 5 seconds.
5. Move the switch to the "play in order" or "shuffle" position. The green stripe will be visible in either position.
6. iPod shuffle is now reset. If after resetting iPod shuffle you are going to attach it to your computer, be sure place the switch in the off position.

[Simond]

Restore erases the disk and restores iPod shuffle to its original factory condition with updated software. If you only need to update iPod shuffle, this should be done on the computer where music is normally synced. Updating on another computer will result in all songs being removed from iPod shuffle.

You can also update your iPod shuffle that simply installs updated software that controls iPod shuffle.To update and reinstall your iPod software, first download the latest version of iTunes. Next, open the new version of iTunes and connect your iPod to your computer. Select your iPod in the source list and click "Check for Update" under the Summary tab. iTunes will check to see if your iPod needs to be updated and perform the update for you.