[header] How to restore an ipod without itunes [title] Connect your ipod to a power source. [step] This will help ensure your device has enough power to restart. [title] Hold down the sleep/wake and home buttons on your ipod for at least 10 seconds. 
[step] Your ipod will power off and restart. [substeps] If using the ipod nano 6 g, press and hold the sleep/wake and volume down buttons for at least eight seconds.