How can I restore the factory setting on my ipod without knowing the passcode

My friend gave me his old iPod because he had gotten a new one, but he doesn't remember the passcode to it and I wanted to know if I could restore the factory settings on the iPod to reset the passcode without knowing the passcode. Tried to find the removable device on my computer, but it isn't there. Any thoughts?!?

iTunes 10 for Mac- Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad

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