How do you update ios 5 on the ipod touch 3rd generation

i have an ipod touch 3g and i want to update it to ios 5 bu how

What happens when you connect the iPod to the computer and click on Update or check for update button?
If it says yu have 4.2.1 and are up to date then you likely have a 2G iPod. Those can only go to 4.21. If yours is n 8 or 16 GB it is a 2G.  Apple only made 32 and 64 GB 3G iPods.  A 32 GB can be either. To identify your iPod:
Enter SN here:
Apple - Support - Check Your Service and Support Coverage
or
Identifying iPod models

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