Hold switch button

If I turn the hold switch on (while I am listening to music)to disable the ipod buttons, eventually the song will pause, is there something I should do or shold not?

Welcome to the forums.
Ok, first off, check the make sure that when you are listening, that you do not pull out the headphones. Even slightly. The iPod has a function built in that when you pull out the headphones, the music pauses.
Secondly, if that doesnt work, try resetting your iPod. do this by:
1) Turn hold on
2) Turn hold off
3) Hold down center and menu buttons
4) Wait till iPod restarts, and apple logo appears
5) Enjoy
Dont worry, you wont loose anything on your iPod by resetting it.

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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1383
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ta44551
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got my new iPod, applied my invisible shield, and the come to find out that the hold switch doesn't work
so i drained the battery completely, recharged it, and it started working. but now, out of no where, it stopped working again. just found it on hold and playing in my jacket pocket.
so this time, i tried doing a software restore and drained the battery once (though i didn't let it sit as long as i did last time before charging again) and its still no go. i'm draining it again, and its nearly dead, but still trys to turn on if you press the menu button even if the hold switch is turned on.
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I guess you may need to get it replaced with new one.
Just visit Apple store, if you live by.
Or you can call Apple.
I saw other people's threads complaining hold switch malfunction.
I believe Apple is currently offering no-question repalcement event on any hardware related 5G iPod/video.

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everytime i use my ipod, i will select a song and listen to it.
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Sorry, I did try that -- it was actually the first thing I thought of to do. I tried it again when you suggested it just to be safe, and conditions stayed the same. Since then I have hooked up my remote (which I never use so I did not think of it right away) and it is responding to the commands I can give it through the remote. Unfortunately the Pod itself remains in hold so I can't use the click wheel or anything. Is there a way to reset it through the remote that you know of? Do these details give you any ideas about what the problem is?
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I was listening to music and went to change a song then it looked like it was frozen so i switched the hold button thinking that was it, but it fixed itself in a few minutes. Then when the iPod came back on it said the hold switch was turned to on but it wasn't. Now i cannot do anything with it!!
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Restart your ipod. Turn hold switch on and off (even though your pod says its on, it might work) then hold the menu button and the middle button at the same time for ten seconds. It doesn't need to be connected to your computer. If you don't get it, refer to the documentation that came with your iPod.
If it doesn't work, restore it. If not, then we have to go a step further.
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does anyone else have problems with the hold button not working properly . always looking locked, even when unlocked???
its driving me insane cant use it as I would like to.
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I have no clue why your hold switch isn't working... give apple a call.

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I am having a serious problem with Hold Switch which is all the times in ON condition though I am moving right and left. None of the buttons are working because its in Locked state. Hold switch is not working. Is it a product related issue where in I need to go to store or is there any way to make it work.

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Sorry if this has been asked and answered before, but my searches were coming up a bit short. I've got a friend who purchased a 160GB classic, and since buying it she has been unable to use the hold switch to keep buttons from getting pressed and turning the iPod on while sleeping (say, in a backpack, etc.).
I personally just restored the software to 1.1.1 and have done several resets, etc. I have been successful in getting the device to hold while off a total of 4 times. What happens is that you can put the device to sleep either by holding play/pause, or using the sleep menu item, and that works fine. The problem is when you then try to lock it in sleep, it turns on, and stays on indefinitely. While in this "on and locked" state, it's not playing music or really doing anything other than displaying the menu.
Any help is appreciated. I did nothing but talk up the iPod to her until she went and bought one, now she's regretting her purchase.
Thanks in advance.

A restore would have ruled out the possibility of corrupted software/data. So at this point, we can be certain that the hold switch is faulty and needs to be replaced. Either that or replace the entire iPod.
Here is Apple's repair pricing.
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/prices/
There are also third party services out there that will cost less. Just Google for "iPod repair" and you should get a number of hits.
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i have exactly the same problem. but, unfortunately, no idea for an solution. it's a shame as the hold switch is (was) very useful.

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Last week, I noticed my hold switch was starting to collapse into the iPod. One side of it was lopsided, and I was required to use my fingernail to push it out of Hold. Today, it was pushed so far in, that it's difficult to get it out even using my fingernail. I have never put any extreme pressure on the hold button, and I've only dropped the iPod a few times, never on a hard surface and not for a long time.
I've only had this iPod since around May, when my second iPod mini (the first one broke, of course) died and I sent it back to Best Buy and got $200-something in store credit. So I paid the $70 to get a new iPod video, and didn't get an extended warranty again. I guess I didn't need it, considering the thing could only go 4 months without starting to show problems.
So, my question is, can I take it somewhere, like Apple Store, to have them fix whatever's making the hold button collapse? Or do I have to send it back to Best Buy and wait a month to get credit back to buy a new one? Does Apple purposely make iPods so they will eventually just start crapping out, or what? Because this has been my third iPod in an 18-month period.

My suggestion...
If you can, go in person to your nearest Apple Retail store and have it looked at by someone at the Genius Bar.
(At some stores, there may be a separate bar specifically for iPods).
It is crucial to make an appointment online. I wouldn't recommend going there in person without making an online appointment 1st. Expect a LONG wait if you do go without making the online reservation.
If you are a ProCare member, I believe you can make an appointment up to one week in advance. If you are NOT a member, you can only make an appointment the same day.
Go to the link below for more information...
http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/

Hold switch question

I am familiar with the operating characteristics of my almost 2 year-old 30 gig iPod. I recently purchased a 2nd Generation 4 gig Nano...I received no manual with it, and I am not able to access a manual from the Apple site. I understand that (unlike my 30 gig older unit), ANY button will turn on my newer Nano. That function works just fine. However, I have a question about the HOLD switch on the Nano. My Nano turns off just fine. And the hold switch will keep it from turning on accidentally, just like on my older 30 gig iPod. However, when I release the HOLD switch on the Nano, it turns ON this newer unit. Is this normal, and if not, what is wrong? My assumption is that the software in the Nano recognizes the hold switch as just another button...and all buttons turn on the Nano. Correct?
Best, and thanks.
Byll

I would say this is normal to because it occurs with my nano each time that i use the hold switch. And nothing abnormal occurs when i use the hold switch after i have unlocked after the nano has been asleep. And here is the nano manual... you need adobe or preview to view the manual.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iPodnano_2nd_Gen_FeaturesGuide.pdf
Hope this helps
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