IPOD General FAQ

Which generation of iPod do I have? (Identifying iPod models by generation)
Does the Search feature introduced in iPod Updater 1.2 work in older iPods?
How many iPods have been shipped?
What are the model numbers for all iPods?
Why can I only fit 140 songs on my 4GB iPod mini?
My iPod is messed up and I want to start over. How should I format it?
How do I stop the iPod from auto sync’ing when connected to iTunes? If I auto-sync, I’ll lose some of the music that’s only on my iPod!
What’s the difference between the Apple 4G iPod and the HP 4G iPod?
What fonts are used in the iPod’s interface
Which audio formats does the iPod support?
I have a song that has an annoying minute long silence at the end. Can I get rid of it?
What are those strange icons displayed on my iPod screen?
Can I download more games onto my iPod?
I’ve loaded a bunch of music on my iPod, but the Available Indicator is still showing that I have gigs of space left?
I listen to a lot of DJ Mix CDs that don’t have gaps between the tracks. It seems like the iPod forces a gap - stopping the music right in the middle. Is Apple ever going to fix this? Is there a solution?
How can I check my iPod’s Hard Drive for Errors like running Scan Disk?
Do I need to defragment my iPod’s hard drive?
Should I take my iPod out of a case before (re)charging it?
I’m using a pair of in-ear phones but the sound is tinny and lacks bass. What am I doing wrong?
My iPod came with software version 2.0.2 installed. How does this differ from v2.0.1?
Where can I read Apple’s Knowledge Base Documents to learn more about iPods and its usage?
How does the touchwheel and touch buttons on my 3G iPod work?
Will airport X-Ray machines harm my iPod? Will it work above 10,000 ft?
I can see a rainbow colored pattern on my iPod screen. Is it faulty?
Is there any difference in size between 3G 10/15GB vs. 20GB iPods and 30GB vs. 40GB iPods?
What are the differences between all the iPod models?
Can I replace the iPod’s battery myself?
What are “bitrates”?
Which bitrate should I choose?
Can I convert a Mac iPod to a Windows iPod or vice versa?
What are the best encoding settings for ripping and encoding MP3s for listening on iPod?
Why is my iPod remote not working?
What are the technical specifications of the iPod?What is included in the box with each iPod model?What optional accessories are available for the iPod?
What is the expected life span of iPod’s battery? What are some battery recharging tips?
How long does it take to recharge the iPod’s battery? How can I tell when it is fully charged? What other battery related tips should I be aware of?
When running the iPod Updater, what is the difference between “update” and “restore”?
Why doesn’t my iPod show the full Hard Drive capacity that I paid for?!
How do I get Contacts from Palm Desktop’s Address Book onto my iPod?
Apple claims a 30GB iPod will hold 7,500 songs or 60GB 15,000 songs - how do they work this out?
What are the differences between the 3G iPod for Macs and iPod for Windows?
Are there any official Apple iPod FAQs? If so, where can I find them?
I’m in the market for a case, how can I get more information?
Are there companies I can order iPod accessories from that are based in the UK?