5G 60G won't power off...will reset wipe the memory?

The subject header says it all. If I do the hold slider, menu button reset thing, will it wipe the memory?
Thanks.
Mitch

So my music will be intact?
Sorry for the repetitive nature of my question but I don't want to get burned since some of my stuff isn't on my computer any more.
Thanks!

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