Instructions. Turn off the Hold function on your iPod by pushing the button on the top of it to the far left. Push and hold the Play/Pause button at the bottom of the click wheel until the screen goes dark.Your iPod is now off.Prevent it from accidentally being turned on by turning on the Hold function (push the button on the top to the far right). You can turn your iPod back on with any button after turning off the Hold function.our iPod is now off. Prevent it from accidentally being turned on by turning on the Hold function (push the button on the top to the far right). You can turn your iPod back on with any button after turning off the Hold function.