Apple iPod Classic 6th Gen 80GB

Basic Playback Controls     (8.25)
In terms of basic media playback functionalty, the d-pad can handle most functions. Down on the d-pad is also the play/pause button, which will serve as your playback's power switch (there's really no need for a 'Stop' button, since there's no disk that keeps spinning when you've merely hit 'Pause'). Left and right will skip between songs, either backwards or forwards. If you hold either button you'll rewind or fast-forward. You can also search within a song using the scroll wheel: just hit the select key while on the 'Now Playing' screen until you bring up the progress bar with a moveable slider. Scrolling clockwise will fast-forward, scrolling counter-clockwise will rewind. Finally, if you just want your music to play without any outside interference you can always flip the hold switch on the top of the device, locking all further input.

Advanced Playback Controls     (6.50)
There are quite a few advanced playback controls for savvy users to employ. First of all, there are universal shuffle and repeat options which you can activate in the settings menu, off the main menu. You can opt to shuffle all songs with your current playlist, shuffle by album, repeat one song, or repeat all songs.

When a song is playing, the iPod Classic will inform you of a few facts pertaining both to the song playing and to the play settings. On the 'Now Playing' screen, you'll see the song's title, artist, album, position in the current playlist, and album art. There will also be a small symbol displayed describing any activated shuffle or repeat settings.