Assistance for Ipod Mini Update

I've read many posts but can't find a solution. I possess a 4GB Ipod mini. Emac/itunes 6.0 stopped recognizing ipod. Ipod still appears on desktop, but not in itunes.
Battery is full. I downloaded Ipod Updater 10/24/05 (most current according to Software Update), but could not update Ipod directly (update screen stated Ipod lacked space) so download was placed on Ard disk (key " " between g and j is not working, so I Ave to type witout it-sorry). Next, Ipod updater was used to RESTORE Ipod mini back to factory settings.
Now I need to update Ipod but cannot do it. In Itunes/preferences/ipod, "no ipod connected" appears, but ipod IS connected and its icon is on desktop.
I'm stuck. I've tried suggestions from apple bulletins. If someone can give concise effective steps to follow now, I'd be appreciative!

May I ask if you've looked here?
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