How to Turn Off a Third Generation iPod
- 1). Locate the "Play/Pause" button on the front of the third generation iPod. The "Play/Pause" button is the third button from the left in the top row of buttons, and has a ">||" symbol on it.
- 2). Push and hold the "Play/Pause" button until the LCD screen turns off. Pressing and releasing the button quickly does not turn off the iPod.
- 3). Press any of the iPod's buttons to turn the device on again.
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