My ipod (5th gen) wont show up in itunes and it wont let me in my ipod saying i have to connect to itunes what do i do?

So today i went to update my ipod, then it goes to this black screen the shows that i need to plug it into itunes. when i go to do so itunes doesnt pick it up and i cant get off this screen that says to plug it into itunes. i dont care if i dont get the update i just want to be able to use my ipod. by the way i cant turn it off. Help please.

Try:                                               
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try another cable       
- Try on another computer                            
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
  Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar              

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