IPod Classic Song Skipping

Hello,
While changing the volume on my new iPod Classic, the song sounds like it's skipping. It used to only do this when the clock screen saver was on, but now it does it all the time. Also occasionally, it skips over the ends of certain songs.
Thank you

Hi gwendolukey4,
If you are having issues such as the one you describe with your iPod classic, I would suggest troubleshooting using the steps on this help page -
Apple - Support - iPod - iPod classic Troubleshooting Assistant
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/classic/
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Brett L

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