My ipod mini ACTUALLY only has 2.36 GB of space...help

does anyone else's ipod mini already have 1.41 gb of space eaten up even though there are no songs on your ipod?
if so, can someone please tell me how to delete that 1.41 gb of space?
maybe my ipod mini is just defected....=(

Moe,
It's probably just a software glitch on the iPod which can be cured by restoring it.
Use the latest iPod updater for this (not the supplied CD), and when the updater asks you to connect the iPod, do so and choose restore.
If you have more questions, post back.

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