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Today we are going to learn how to get the most usage out of your iPod's battery.

1 - Update your iPod to the newest software. As of today its version 1.2.1

2 - Remember to set the hold switch on your iPod and on its remote control to the hold position whenever you are not using it. Even though its off or asleep you could jar it and wake it up and start playing songs and running down your battery.

3 - Make sure to keep iPod warm. The iPod's battery works best when its at room temperature, somewhere near 70 *F. If you have let your iPod freeze to death let it warm up to room temperature before trying to wake it from its frozen sleep.

4 - The iPod will fast charge the battery to about 80 percent of capacity in an hour or so. But, it can take up to three hours to fully recharge the battery. So make sure to charge it to its full capacity.

5 - When using backlighting it uses a lot of battery power. If you don't need to use backlighting, turn it off.

6 - Try to avoid changing song tracks by pressing the Previous / Rewind or Next / Fast-Forward buttons. Your iPod uses memory to open a few songs for you to listen to without always accessing the iPod's hard drive. This WILL use lot's of battery power.

7 - Your iPod's memory works best with songs of average file sizes around 6 to 8mb or less. If you use audio files are large or uncompressed you will want to compress them. The small the file size the longer your iPod will run without using the hard drive.

8 - Turn off the alarm feature in your iPod. This always keep sucking power, even when you have it turned off. Turn it off and SAVE POWER

Will I hope this will help you keep your iPod running a LONG time between charges.

Have fun and don't steal music :-)

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