1st Gen Ipod Touch stuck in self restore mode

Hello,
     I have this ipod touch 1st gen I do not know what version it is running. I tried to restore it while i was away from my house. Now it is stuck with the apple logo and the spinny wheel thing on it. I havent been able to bring it back. Ive tried holding the Home button and the Lock button for 10 seconds but it goes right back to the restore screen. Plus it won't connect to itunes now so i cant restore it with the computer. Please Help
NEVER MIND THIS PROBLEM WAS SOLVED!!!!

ERROR (1)
- Place the iPod in DFU mode and then restore
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- Try on another computer
- Try another cable           
- Also, confirm your security software and settings are allowing communication between your device and update servers.
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
  Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar     
If  you  have iOS 4.2.1 or later on the iPod and there was version compatible with that version, then you should be able to get a compatible version by:
App Store: Downloading Older Versions of Apps on iOS - Apple Club           
App Store: Install the latest compatible version of an app

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