IPod switches itself on while on Hold

My iPod switches itself on while the Hold button is on. It always switches on to the same album - Damien Rice - O. This obviously reduces battery life. Have not worked out yet whether it switches itself offf at the end of the last song on the album.
Any clues?
iMAc Mac OS X (10.4.3)

The alarm is set to "on". Check also any calendar
events.
Check both these things even if you are sure you
never set any.
Thanks - problem solved.
iMAc Mac OS X (10.4.3)

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