How to upgrade ipod touch 4th generation ios

I have a 4th gen. iPod Touch (bought for Christmas last year) and just got my kids Touches for Christmas this year.  Under Settings/General, the kids' Touches have an option for Software Update, but on last year's Touch, there is no such option.  It has version 4.1 but my kids just upgraded to 5.0.1.  How do I upgrade to the new iOS on last year's Touch if there is no Software Update option under Settings?

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