Remove address book from ipod

When I first got my iPod, iTunes copied my addressbook and calendar on it. I turned that off later because I didn't want to waste the space. However, the address book is still on the iPod. It hasn't been updated but the old copy is still there. I would appreciate any help in removing it!
Also, in the breakdown for storage in the iPod, I have 19mb in Other. Is there anyway to see what this is and remove anything that I don't want? I tried turning on the disk to see what was on the iPod but it didn't show anything but 3 empty folders.

You say that your iPod still hasn't been updated...try updating your iPod to see if it removes the address book. Also, double check and make sure that the address book was turned off in iTunes. It may have inadvertantly not gone through...
As for the "other" on your iPod...these are system files that are on the iPod naturally (when first purchased). This will also increase if you add album artwork. Also note that when you look in the iPod folder Apple has some of the files "hidden" so you wouldn't see them all unless you set your computer to show hidden files. I wouldn't suggest messing with the system files. If you have album artwork and really don't want them using up space on your iPod remove the "add album artwork to iPod" option in iTunes (with the iPod connected) so that they won't be synced. Please note that album artwork doesn't really take up a lot of space so it won't free up a huge amount of space. But it's up to you.

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