How do I update ios in an older touch?

I have a 2nd gen 8gb touch that I want to upgrade to a more recent ios.
I'll be brief.
How?
I can't seem to find anything that even tells me what version is installed.
Thanks in advance.
Doc

The 2nd gen iPod cannot get the latest updates. The latest it can get is iOS version 4.2.1. You can check your current version under Settings > General > About > Software Version. If you do not already have 4.2.1, connect it to iTunes, and it should notify you that there is an update available.

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