Ipod classic flashing SDRAM full test - I need help

Hi All,
Glad I found this site. I have 2 Ipods and having trouble with my Ipod Classic (30 GB). I had charged it up, turned it off and locked it. I unlocked it today
and probably pushed the centre button, and the menu and the play to get it started. Anyway, it is now flashing this message:
SDRAM Full Test
please wait...
RUN: DB on
PASS: BL blink
FAIL: BL off
Reset to continue.
The whole thing seem to be frozen; I can't get it to do anything but flash this message. What does it mean? I don't want to reset and loose everything, as I'm kind of using it as a back up for pics I took off my computer, etc. Can Someone please help me with this? Thanks for any advice, Carolfromtoronto

found the answer! - posted in 2010 from Bryan: hold the centre and menu buttons down at the same time for about 15 seconds. Had to do it about 3 times until the apple icon comes up and then its ok. Thank you.
Now to update my 'stuff'. I love this board! Thanks.

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