Ipod songs won't play! Help!

I just got my Ipod today, and I have 145 songs downloaded on it. I hit play, and the songs won't start. It just does nothing. I've tried resetting and it still doesn't work. Please, can anyone help me? I'm so frustrated!!

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If your iPod is frozen or won't turn on, it may be because iPod is paused or the Hold switch is in the locked position. If so, a lock symbol appears on the screen. Slide the Hold switch to the unlocked position and check the screen.
If doe not solve
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303130

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