Nano formatted for Windows won't appear on Mac?

Rec'd replacment 2GB nano yesterday. Hooked it up to my iMac G4 running OS X version 10.4.7. The nano charged, but does not appear on my Mac and has not synched. I notice that it is formatted for Windows. Cannot restore or update as the computer does not show an iPod connected.
Do I need to get a different nano or am I missing something?
thanks in advance

Yes, when connecting your iPod to a different type of computer (a Mac), you will need to format it for Windows (by restoring your iPod through the Updater).
Since you can't do this (since your Updater won't recognize your iPod), try resetting your iPod, then putting your iPod into disk mode.
Put it into disk mode, then try restoring it again.
~~Kylene

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