How do I restore my ipod settings?

Hi,
I've have somehow messed up my ipod mini that when I plug it into my laptop and itunes tries to read it, it says that it is unable to read my ipod and i need to restore my ipod, but i can't do it thru itunes ...is there another way to restore my ipod?

Assuming you have the new iTunes version 7 (because that's where the updater is now), connect the iPod and when the iPod status screen appears click on summary (in fact that screen should automatically appear) and there's the option to update or restore.
How to restore the iPod to factory settings.

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