IPod Do Not Disconnect Does Not Go Away

I'm having a problem with my iPod. I was charging it on my computer, and when I came back to check on it, my computer for some reason was trying to restart but was locked up. My iPod also said "Do not disconnect." I couldn't unlock my computer with out disconnecting my iPod. However, now that I have, the "Do not disconnect" message will not go away. If I connect the iPod back to my computer, it doesn't seem to recognize my iPod. It doesn't show up in iTunes or under My Computer. I'm not sure what to do.

Try this. Turn the "hold" button on, then off. Then, hold down the center button and the "menu" fuction button at the same time. Hold for a few seconds. this should reset your ipod and you can use it.
Whenever you connect your ipod to your computer...the "do not disconnect" message will appear. You can still update and such while this message appears. But before you unplug the ipod, you must first "eject" the ipod...there is an icon for such purposes on the itunes main page. On the bottom right corner...you should find it. Just place your cursor over the icons and you'll see one that says "eject ipod".
Worked for me!

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