IPod won't respond, stuck on "now playing"

As stated in the title, my ipod is frozen on the "now playing" screen. The iPod will not reset. Toggling the hold switch has no effect. Plugging the ipod into the wall has no effect (does not switch to the charging screen). My computer (PC) does not read the iPod. I tried downloading the iPod updater and doing that, but of course my computer does not recognize my iPod.
Any ideas?

Matthew, I had a similar problem last night. Then this morning I just fiddled with it, going from one screen to another and it was fine again. Bizarre...
So you've tried to reset it? Toggle hold switch on and then off again, followed by holding down simultaneously Menu button + select button for about 6 seconds until screen goes off, then Apple logo appears.
I was suggested by a participant to this forum (King Cole) to restore the iPod. Try that if all fails:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60983

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