Ipod mini - big problem

[Zafiras]

just got myself a new phone that come with the IPod Mini for free... now was it free cos it only lasted an hour?

anyone know when i start the thing why it would show the apple symbol... then a folder with a caution type symbol... then turn off?

ive tried reseting the thing by plugging it into mains power yadda yadda yadda... and evan reset/update through the pc, but it comes up saying error or something with the firmware.

anyone shed some light on what the prob could be please help

[Goins001]

take it back and get another one. And if they say that you cant say you are returning the phone and the contract.

[Zafiras]

i was more so wondering if its something i have done or if its a hard/software fault with the damn thing, ive read millions of problems at various forums but no solutions

[Zafiras]

problem now sorted... and tip to all new ipod buyers, make sure you check your USB port versions... mine had 3 x usb1.1 and 1 x usb2 - so try pulling out all usb devices and process of elimination to make sure usb's are compatable

[Vile]

Looks like you got lucky. At work, I see at least 5-7 iPods come back needing to be sent to service because they are bad, but the error you are referring to means the unit has a bad hard drive 90% of the time.

Most other problems (unit locking, skipping, etc) can be fixed by using the iPod Updater software (updating the firmware & restoring to factory settings)