Things You'll Need:
- Apple iPod
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Step 1
Keep your fingers off the "next" and "previous" track buttons. Every time you use these functions it drains the battery just a little bit.
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Step 2
Turn down the brightness of the screen to conserve battery life of your iPod.
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Step 3
Don't allow your iPod to remain unused for long periods of time.
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Step 4
Run the battery down completely once a month, which will help extend the life of a lithium ion battery
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Step 5
Stop using the "song shuffle" feature and create playlists for your favorite tunes.
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Step 6
Keep your iPod away from extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
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Step 7
Keep your iTunes software up to date by checking it for updates each time you plug it in.
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Step 8
Be sure to switch on the "Hold" button when your iPod is not in use. This will keep it from being turned on accidentally and running the battery down.
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Step 9
Turn off unused features such as back-lighting and the equalizer to conserve battery life.
