Ipod nano, firewire error msg and refusal to stop

Recently I had an error message on my nano stating that the iPod does not support FireWire. This message occured while I was using the iPOD while running and there for it was not connected to any computer. I use a windowsXP machine, and thus no firewire at anytime. I restored the nano and it worked. The next day I received the same error message. Also the nano would not turn off. The batteries ran down, and the next day I again restored the nano. At this point the nano will play but it will not turn off. The pause function will work (the button is active), but continous pressing of the pause/play button will not turn off the nano.
Suggestions?

Okay, I had this exact problem today. The firewire error message came up while I was playing a podcast. I couldn't make the message go away by clicking the center button. I plugged it in to my computer (USB) and then once I unplugged it, it would not turn off. After some troublshooting with Applecare on the phone, once I uninstalled iPod for Windows, iTunes, QuickTime (in that order, don't restart between iTunes and Quicktime. Once Quicktime is uninstalled, then restart.) and then reinstalled the newest version, iTunes+QuickTime and THEN restored the iPod I no longer had the error message and my iPod does turn off. This is, of course, good news for me because I am about to go on a trip and NEED my iPod! Also keep in mind that once you disconnect the iPod from your computer, it won't turn off right away. It needs to sit for about 10 seconds before it will allow you to turn it off.
Good luck!
Windows XP
Windows XP iPod Nano 1gb black

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