Locked iPod Video

Okay, so, my friend locked my iPod, fifth generation, and doesn't know the code. What can i do to get into it. Is there some kind of way to reset it? I'M LOCKED OUT OF MY OWN iPOD!

Okay, thanks guys. I dont exactly know what happened, but the code's gone. This is my problem now:
i'm on windows XP, therefore, i have my acount, and another on this one computer. I originally installed my iPod on my sister's account, and added all my music onto my iPod from her account. One day, she locked her account, meaning i couldnt get in to update my iPod. so, i went on my account and tried to do it. i got a message saying "there is another music library on another account, would you liek to replace it with this library?" so, i said "yes" and ALL my music off my iPod, DISSAPEARED. So now, my iPod has NO music, only pictures. and no music is being uploaded onto my iPod. i mean, there's music in my library, but, it's not on my iPod. i've tryed clicking the "update my iPod" but nothing. So, what the heck do i do now? Restore it totally?

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Judging by the info on your post, you're in the US. Apple's tech support number is 1-800-APL-CARE. They're open 9-9 Eastern time.
For the issue you're experiencing:
Hold down menu & select until you hear the beeping.
As soon as it beeps, hold down select and play/pause for about 10 seconds or so (it may or may not beep again).
See if you can restore it now.
If not, call Apple for tech support.
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