IPod Nano Not Seen/Recognized by iTunes

My iPod Nano 2G Model PA478LL running software 1.1.3 is not recognized by iTunes 11.0.4 running on either a MacBookPro (10.8.4) or a MacAir (10.7.8).  First time using it in a while.  Any ideas why it doesn't show in iTunes anymore? Otherwise the unit is fine and plays songs I sync'ed years ago.

It took me twice, but a full reset by pressing the Menu and Center buttons together finally worked, and iTunes saw the iPod nano.

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