IPod continues to say "Do Not Disconnect"

No matter how long I leave my iPod connected to my computer to synch and charge, there is always a "Do Not Disconnect" message displayed on the screen. This is so even though (a) the battery icon shows a full charge (if I read it correctly; it has been charging for the past 18 hours, at least); and (b) iTunes says the synch is complete. What am I supposed to do? Leave it there forever? Ignore the message and yank it out anyway? I saw a post somewhere recommending to "Deselect Enable Disc Use" in options but I have found no such option.

If you look at the pictures on both the linked pages (that planb77 mentioned) you will see the Summary tab +in the picture.+ Click on the iPod that is listed under Devices and the Summary screen is displayed.
BTW, although it was partly explained in the linked articles, you should always use the "eject" or "safely disconnect drive" buttons of any device that can be written to. In other words, memory keys, iPods, mp3 players etc. Using that button allows the computer to check that the device is not in use. If it is - and you simply pull the device out, any file that has not yet been fully saved will be corrupted.
Glad that both myself and planb77 were able to help.
Phil

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