How do you update software?

My son recently purchased a used ipod touch from Gamestop. In settings, General, there isn't anything about software updates or the current version. How can he update this device to work with newer apps?

yep just like niel said. if it is a 2nd gen it cant be updated to later versions of ios. 4.2.1 is the latest. but if it is a 3rd gen 32gb then you can update to ios 5. a 4th gen can update to ios 6.
you need to connect the device to the computer and go from there.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

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