Updated iPod to 1.2 , now it tells 'use itunes to restore'. How ?

Hello, sorry my english.
I have just updated my iPod nano from firmware 1.1.1 to 1.2 using latest iPod Updater 2006-06-28. It went ok.
Then i entered iTunes 6.0.5 and made an eject.
The iPod showed "OK to disconnect". I disconnected.
But now when I turn it on, it shows this message:
"Use iTunes to restore"
How can I do that? When I open iTunes it behaves like there is nothing wrong with my iPod, it lets me add and remove music with no stress. Also I can't find any option on iTunes to 'restore' my iPod. I know how to do that using the iPod Updater (restoring to factory settings) but I can find any 'restore' option on iTunes like my iPod warns.
Can anyone help me? Thank you.

I am having the same exact problem!! like first my ipod nano wouldnt be recognized then finally my itunes said updating ipod dont disconnect..after updating 477 songs it said ok to disconnect so i did nd den it got stuck in this screen that said use itunes to restore nd also it said dat in two otha languages..but im new at this and i have had like every problem there is to have but still can you explain to me wad to do. thanks loves. nicc<33*

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Is English your first language? If not, I can help get someone who can speak your language to translate this article.
Tsnovak, you seem to be on a Apple Logo Loop. This has happened with several iPod generations. Contact Apple Support here: <https://www.apple.com/support/contact/>
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