My brand new iPod is totally blocked.... (?!)

hi there,
Can someone help out?
Our iPod is totally blocked and nothing works to get it going again (on/off button at top... home button.... and/or combination of both)
Connecting to computer (itunes) also doesn't help a thing.... out of options for the moment.
Next thing is to just sit and wait till battery's dead.... will take hours.... and then 'hope' all's fine again.
Looking forward to any suggestion.
thanks a lot,
E.

- Try:
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- If not successful and you can't turn the iPod fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for at least an hour try the above again.
- If still not successful that indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.

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