Itunes says it can't read or write to iPod

I am using itunes 6.0.1 (3) and a new movie ipod with firmware 1.0, when i plug the ipod in my computer itunes comes up with a message saying it 'cannot read or write to this disc', the ipod is in windows format and i can delete and copy songs on to the ipod but it will not sync with the photo feature in itunes??
any ideas much appreciated
Ed
G4 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Try restoring your iPod with the latest iPod updater: How to »restore« your iPod
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