I accidently formated my ipod classic

Hi, i have been using my ipod classic since 6 years and recently when i was installing my new win 8 i accidently formated my ipod classic 80GB I cancelled the fomat as soon as i realised my mistake but still i lost all the files and folder i had in it.. Though it switches on but not able to get any songs to play on my ipod please help

ok try to reset the ipod once...toggle the hold switch 4 ta 5 times..press and hold the centre and the menu bttn for 6 to 10 secz till u c an apple logo on it..if dat doesnt help.. try to press and hold em fa bout 1 min.. if it still showz juz a white screen..let the ipod be on and let the battery drain out..or connect the ipod to the computer.. and restart the computer with the ipod connect to it..

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