Nano not showing up in iTunes

I plug my nano into the USB port and the folder pops up on my screen, but when I enter iTunes, it won't recognize it. It doesn't show up in the Source collumn as it should. It did the very first time I plugged it in, but now it doesn't. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong, or if it is just my nano?

No. Sad. It still isn't being recognized. I never got the sad face, it just. . . didn't show up in iTunes. I get the folder that pops up when I plug in my iPod via USB port. I read what Mitch said, but none of it worked. I don't understand and it is really making me want to throw this piece away. Do you have any more ideas?
Oh. When I plug in my iPod, the folder pops up, the screen says 'Do Not Disconnect,' but there should be some sort of symbol in the left hand corner. There isn't. It's there right when I plug it in, but then it goes away. If at all possible, could you explain what to do for me, in easy terms. All this technical talk is only confusing and frustrating me more. Thanks.

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