IPod not detected in "My Computer" but fine in iTunes

Well for Christmas my dad got me a new 4GB iPod Nano 3rd Gen. I am very pleased with it except for the fact that when I enable disk use on my iPod I don't see it in "My Computer" (where like I can access my hard drive, you know). I have restarted both my iPod and my computer but to no avail. Please help me with this.

Try this link http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1363 it might resolve your issue with the ipod not displayed in "itunes" but shows up in "computer"

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