How do I update 2nd generation ipod touch

I am new to the ipod touch and can't figure out how to update my 2nd generation ipod. When I tried to update through itunes it didn't work. Do I have to pay for it or something? Is this the only way to update it?

Are you sure it is a 2G iPod? Those can go to 4.2.1
A 1G iPod can go to iOS 2.2 via iTunes and iOS 3.1.3 via
Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch (1st generation)       
https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLegacyLandingPage
To update a 2G
The Settings>General>Software Update comes with iOS 5 and later.
Connect the iPod to your computer and update via iTunes as far as your iPod model allows
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- A 2G to 4.2.1. Requires iTunes version 10 or higher. If a Mac it requires OSX 10.5.8 or later.

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