My iPod touch won't mount on my desktop!

Hello I plugged my ipod touch 3rd generation into my macbook pro late 2011 with os x lion. It wont mount on my desktop! The cord works fine and i can sync to itunes and iPhoto.
PLEASE HELP!
-Andrew Kay

An Ipod does not mount on a Mac's desktop.

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