Frank, Go get the latest iPod software updater from Apple it should fix this. > On my third full charge of my ipod i set the backlighting on for 2 > seconds after a feature / setting is used the battery lasted only 3 > hours or so does the backlight use that much power? as this is less > than half of what i got with the first charges. > > frank Ross Williams 208 Washington St. Winchester MA 01890-2128 RossWilliams at mac.com (781)721-2972