Help stuck in Disk Mode :/

After charging my ipod for an hour i returned to a blank screen, my ipod wasnt charging and now wouldnt turn on. After getting advise from a friend, i was told to hold down the middle button and the lower button (play button)for at least 6 seconds, unfortunatly on doing that my ipod turned on and now says disk mode up the top, with a big tick in the middle of the screen. I can now not switch off the ipod, yet the battery keeps running down.
If any one whos been in this situation before or knows what to do can supply any ideas or solution in how to fix this problem would be appricated.
cheers.

Well tell your "friend" he/she doesn't know what they're talking about!!
Reset the iPod by toggling the hold switch on and off, then hold down the menu and select (centre) buttons until you see the Apple logo.
May take several attempts and is best done connected to power.

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my ipod is stuck in disk mode and i cant get it out. it also doesnt appear in my computer or on itunes!!
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