Help w/ Ipod Nano Installation

I just received a new ipod nano. My pc isn't recognizing it. I have iTunes downloaded and a lot of songs on it. I didn't get an installation cd w/ the ipod. Could someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong????!!!!??? ty
HP Windows XP

All iPods are now supplied Windows formatted.
Turn the iPod on and choose a language from the list. Now you should see the "main menu" where you can configure your iPod.
When you first connect the iPod, you should see the set up assistant/licensing agreement and of course you must click "agree" in order to proceed.
Then you'll be prompted to name the iPod and choose a method of auto syncing your iPod. If you want to manually mange the content of your iPod, remove the check mark from the auto sync option. Click "done" and that takes you to the registration screen. Then your done, and you can begin transferring music from your iTunes library.
These may also help.
iTunes 7 doesn't recognize the iPod.
Your Windows PC doesn't recognize iPod</font color</a>.

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