IPod nano not appearing in iTunes

I have downloaded iTunes which works fine except there is no "Devices" section in the source panel. When I plug the ipod in it is recognised in the computer control panel but still does not appear in iTunes. It does not connect automatically and there was no setup assistant when I first tried to connect it.I've tried the advice on help, uninstalling/reinstalling etc but nothing has worked. Any ideas??
Acer 5611   Windows Vista  

Have you had a chance to look at this troubleshooting page? It may be of some help: iPod shows up in Windows but not in iTunes

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