You don't need to empty the battery before charging it. Lithium-based batteries, like those used in iPod, have none of the memory effects seen in nickel-based rechargeable batteries.

The folllowing instructions come with no warranty or guarantee, improper assembly or proper or using of excessive force may result in damage to the parts involved or to your PDA/MP3 Player.

By utilizing these instructions, you agree to hold Global-Batteries blameless and unaccountable for damages or problems caused by use of these instructions. These instruction require a moderate level of technical ability and proficiency in the use of hand tools, as well as a general understanding of electronic components. Buyer assumes full responsibility for the installation of this replacement battery.

	Install Replacement Battery Step 1: Using a screwdriver begin to pry open the side of the case, starting around the area that lines up with play forward button (ffwd) as shown. Gently twist the srcew drive and pry up the bottom corner cloesest to the screwdriver.
	Install Replacement Battery Step 2: With the screwdriver wedged inside the case, carefully work your way up to the top of the Ipod, unclipping the case clips as you go.
	Install Replacement Battery Step 3: With one side of the case fully unclipped, using your fingers to support the hard drive you can now flip the main section of the Ipod face down.
	Install Replacement Battery Step 4: Be carefull not to damage the ribbon cable connected to the back case cover.
	Install Replacement Battery Step 5: Using the screwdriver and your fingers, disconnect the power cord connector from the socket. Please pay attention to the original orientation.
	Install Replacement Battery Step 6: Using a torx wrench, remove the two screws at the end of the main board, next to the power cable.
	Install Replacement Battery Step 7: Slide the power cable around the main board.
	Install Replacement Battery Step 8: Holding the hard drive with one hand and using your fingers or the tip of the screw driver, carefully unglue and remove the battery from the glue spots. (Start at the corner of the battery, there are ribbon cables underneath the battery and this will reduce the risk of damage. Be careful not to over extend and damage the hard drive ribbon cables.) Apply the new battery to the original orientation and glue spots, move the power cable around the main board to the original spot and insert the connector into the socket, put back the two screws, wile supporting the hard drive with your fingers flip the main section back over to the front and snap the case back on.

The folllowing instructions come with no warranty or guarantee, improper assembly or proper or using of excessive force may result in damage to the parts involved or to your PDA/MP3 Player.

By utilizing these instructions, you agree to hold Global-Batteries blameless and unaccountable for damages or problems caused by use of these instructions. These instruction require a moderate level of technical ability and proficiency in the use of hand tools, as well as a general understanding of electronic components. Buyer assumes full responsibility for the installation of this replacement battery.

	Install Replacement Battery Step 1: Measure down the right or left seam of the iPod 6cm (60mm). This is the point to begin prying the case. At this point, insert the included screwdriver and begin to pry open the case, working back and forth along the seam.
	Install Replacement Battery Step 2: Once the side you are working on pops loose, work your way around the iPod, unclipping the clips from the silver case by pushing the towards the center of the iPod. Once the silver case comes loose, it should still be attached by a ribbon cable.
	Install Replacement Battery Step 3: Once you have access to the inside of the iPod you will notice the hard drive surrounded by blue rubber. Remove the hard drive by lifting all the blue rubber. At the base of the rubber you will see a small ribbon cable tab that connects the hard drive to the motherboard. Gently lift this tab and disconnect the hard drive. Place the hard drive aside for re-assembly.
	Install Replacement Battery Step 4: To remove the battery, lift the battery from its compartment using the included screwdriver. You will notice the power cable is wrapped under a portion of the green motherboard. Carefully pull the power cord out from under the motherboard, you can use the screwdriver to assist you.
	Install Replacement Battery Step 5: Using your fingers, gently disconnect the battery by gently pulling on the power connector. The battery should now be free from the unit and the replacement battery can be plugged in.
	Install Replacement Battery Step 6: Remember to wrap the power cord back under the motherboard before applying the battery within the case (use the screwdriver to push it back in). Reconnect the hard drive by placing the hard drive connector over the socket in the motherboard and push it in. Verify the connection by gently pulling on the hard drive. Place the hard drive back into position and snap the silver metal case back together. Your new battery is now ready for charging. Your new battery will need to be charged before first use.

There are three ways to recharge the built-in battery.

First, use the 6-pin FireWire cable or high-power USB cable that came with iPod and connect it to your computer. [Note: Only iPod mini will charge directly over USB.]

Second, If you use the 4-pin-to-6-pin FireWire cable or if you don't have access to your computer, you can charge iPod from a standard electrical outlet using the FireWire cable and the included power adapter.

Third, if you have the iPod (with Dock Connector) model or iPod mini, just place iPod into its dock.

iPod offers three ways to transfer music from your computer. You can select one of the following update modes from the iPod Preferences menu in iTunes:

• Automatically update all songs and playlists. This is the default mode, in which your entire music library, including playlists, is automatically synced to your iPod. If the music library on your computer exceeds the iPod storage capacity, you are prompted to select a different update method.
• Automatically update selected playlists only. With this option, iTunes automatically copies the playlists you have selected to iPod when you connect it to the computer.
• Manually manage songs and playlists. You can also choose to transfer music to iPod manually. This allows you to drag and drop individual songs and playlists from iTunes to iPod

If you need a more information iPod, please visit http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/

No. The iPod stores all of its music on a hard disk. If the battery is drained completely, or even removed, all of the music on the iPod will remain intact. Additionally, you still have all of your music in the iTunes music library on your computer.

Update to the latest software
Make sure you have installed the latest version of iPod software. iPod Software 1.2.6 or later addresses potential battery management issues. Make sure you have installed this or a later version of iPod software.

Keep iPod at room temperature
iPod's battery works best when iPod is at room temperature, generally near 20^oC, but you can use iPod anywhere between 0^oC to 35^oC. If you have left iPod in the cold, let it warm up to room temperature before waking it from sleep. Otherwise, a low-battery icon may appear and iPod will not wake from sleep. If after warming up, iPod does not wake from sleep, connect the power adapter, and press the Menu and Play/Pause buttons until the logo appears.

Use the Hold switch
Set the Hold switch on iPod and its remote to the Hold position whenever you are not using iPod. This will keep iPod from accidentally waking from sleep and playing songs if its buttons are pressed while in a pocket or bag.

Charging
iPod fast-charges the battery to 80 percent of capacity in an hour. However, it can take 4 hours to fully recharge the battery. Even in sleep, iPod uses a small amount of current, and the battery slowly empties. Stored at optimal storage temperature, the battery will empty in 14 to 28 days.

Pause iPod when unattended
If you leave iPod unattended, press Play/Pause to pause the song. If left playing, iPod will continue to play songs until the battery is drained--particularly if the repeat setting is set to One or All.

Backlighting
Backlighting can use a lot of battery power. If you don't need to use backlighting, turn it off.
Choose Settings > Backlight Timer > Off

Equalizer
Turning off the Equalizer will extend your battery life. If you don't wish to use the Equalizer turn it off. To turn off the Equalizer,
Choose Settings > EQ > Off

Avoid changing tracks
Avoid changing tracks by pressing the Previous/Rewind or Next/Fast-forward buttons. If you frequently change tracks by pressing the Previous or Next buttons, iPod has to turn on the hard drive to open the songs. This uses a lot of battery power.

Use compressed songs
iPod's cache works best with songs of average file sizes (less than 9 MB). If your audio files are large or uncompressed (including AIFF format), you may want to compress them, or use a different compression method, such as MP3 or AAC, when importing them into iTunes. Also, consider breaking very long songs or tracks into shorter tracks that have smaller file sizes.

This format is supported by DVDForum.

• Mac: AAC (up to 320 kbit/s), MP3 (up to 320 kbit/s), MP3 Variable Bit Rate (VBR), WAV, AIFF, Audible.
• Windows: AAC (up to 320 kbit/s), MP3 (up to 320 kbit/s), MP3 Variable Bit Rate (VBR), WAV, Audible.

The iPod uses a lithium ion (Li-ion) battery.

• The first and second generation ("non-dockable") iPods use a Sony 3.7V (UP325385A4H)lithium ion polymer battery.
• The third generation ("dockable") iPods use a 3.7V (616-0159 or E225846) lithium ion battery.
• The iPod mini uses a Sanyo EC003 lithium ion battery.