Ipod nano installation problems

ok so i just got a new ipod nano, and i had itunes already on my computer from a previous ipod anyways so i pluged in the cable and i got to the screen that gave me three choices to choose from. 1. always connect (or something like that) 2. connect but only for this one time 3. dont connect or something and i press the thrid one cause i did not know what i was doing and now my ipod is not connected to itunes and everytime i pluge in my ipod nothing happens.

I, too, just bought my first ipod and have Windows Vista. I purchased songs through iTunes and tried to drag them to my ipod icon, but it said that I was not authorized on this computer! I called tech support for HP and they said it's a compatibility issue and to contact Apple about it to fix it. Before I do so, I am checking here first, just hoping there would be a really easy fix for this problem. I'm regretting getting Windows Vista now for many reasons, this being the latest. Any advice?
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