IPod nano hold icon stuck! What do I do?

My iPod nano shows a lock icon on the screen, even after the hold button on the top of the iPod is moved to the unlock position, and I cannot access any iPod controls. How do I unlock the hold icon and allow the controls to be usable again?
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superman actually just helped me with this one
just let the battery run out then plug it in to charge. you'll know when the batt. runs out because the screen will go dark. although now that my controls are back itunes isnt reading that my ipod is plugged in and i cant update my ipod. let me know if you have the same problem.
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