Computer won't start with iPod plugged in

Hey all,
Just got a brand new MacBook Pro and a 30 gig iPod. When I restart with the iPod plugged into the USB port, the computer sits at the white screen forever and doesn't boot into OS X until it is disconnected. How do I fix this? Thanks!

I don't know if this will fix the problem, but here it is:
1. start the macbook up normally w/o the iPod plugged in.
2. right after u hit the power button hold down the button combination "s" and "command"
3. do not let go until the screen goes black and white text is on it. when the text stops moving there will be a prompt.
4. type the following text WITHOUT QUOTES "fsck -f"
5. then when it is done do that same thing again.
6. then try to exit type the following text WITHOUT QUOTES "reboot"
7. then try to reboot with the iPod connected
if that does not work take it into a apple store.

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