Manually updating ipod nano

when i click the update button (manually) it doesnt seem to work. A sign tells me it cant read to or from disk.
I hav no idea wat this means,
plz help.

Which update button are you referring to?
I am not aware of an 'Update Button' in iTunes, do you mean the Update iPod option in the iTunes 'File' menu?
Ian

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See this for a proper explanation.
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I am sure there would be numerous people who are in the same situation. Being computer illiterate does not help the situation i tell you. Can anyone please help?

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Is everything up to date?
iTunes
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Also, have you seen and tried this?
iPod missing in "My Computer" or in iTunes for Windows
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-- Z --
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hehe the only thing that is similar is that you have a problem too.
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It sounds like you want to know how to manually manage the music and playlists on your iPod nano. The article below provides more information about automatic and manual syncing of content to your device, and it will walk you through the process.
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