I have a gen 3 ipod and can't get it into disk mode.  In itunes it does not have the option and I cant figure out how to do it on the ipod touch itself.  Any ideas?

I have a gen 3 ipod and can't get it into disk mode.  In itunes it does not have the option and I cant figure out how to do it on the ipod touch itself.  Any ideas?

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