Can't set a home screen background

i have just updated my ipod touch, i bought it last week as far as i know it's the newest one available (8GB). the Utilities folder is working & i have noticed a few other differences but when i go to apply a wallpaper it doesn't ask me to move or scale or set as a back ground for the lock screen or the home screen it just sets the picture. i did not have any of the other problems some people are experiencing but i don't use my ipod for much besides listening to music. anyone know what to do?

This might clear things up for you.
http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/ios4-software-update.html
Near the bottom of the page it says:
"Not all features are compatible with all devices. For example, multitasking, custom wallpaper, and Bluetooth keyboard support are available only with iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and the third-generation iPod touch (32GB and 64GB models from late 2009)."
So I guess that excludes the 8GB version as you have.

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