IPod Nano doing weird things

Ok, so I've got a 2Gb iPod nano, but almost everytime I try to recharge it I have to reset/restore it because it gives the folder_exclamationpoint error. When this happens I can't get it to work other then restoring it to the factory settings.
This is really annoying and I hope someone here knows how to fix this. Any help would be appreciated.

From what you have described here, it sounds like you need a new battery. Apple offers a battery replacement service, along with many third-party iPod repair companies out there.
Unfortunately, it seems that the 5th gen. iPod batteries wear out relatively fast.

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