How can I replace the previous owner's apple ID with my own apple ID?

I recently bought a second hand iPod touch - maybe not the best idea. Anyway, as default setting the machine still has the previous owner's apple ID and email, so that I cannot download anything. How can I change this?

Connect to iTunes and Restore the Device as New... Then it will truly be Yours...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

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    kyle37055 wrote:
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  • HT201441 how Bypass iCloud Activation Lock ios 7 and how can i contact the previous owner if i don't know him?

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    As I said you need to:
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    OS X: About OS X Recovery
    Also see:
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    Read this to understand why you have an iBrick without the help of the original owner
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  • HT201441 What happend if i can't contact the previous owner??? How I can remove it from previous owner's account???

    What happend if i can't contact the previous owner??? How I can remove it from previous owner's account???

    cmoorcroft wrote:
    What happens if the previous owner refuses to to give me his password for me to delete it/ do the instructions?
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  • HT201441 i have all ready erased my i phone 4 and i can not contact the previous owner so i cant make my phone do anything until i get the password please help

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    The Apple ID and Password that was Originally used to Activate the iDevice is required.
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