Nano refuses to sync

I have a fourth generation iPod nano. I went to go sync it today, and iTunes prompted me to restore it, which I did. However, after I restored it, it is now refusing to sync. I tried unplugging it, and plugging it back in, but it didn't work. It says it's synced but none of my songs have been transferred. Is there a quick fix for this?

There may be a way to fix it, I've been helping someone else who had a similar problem. When you go to sync it go up to the menu bar at the top of the screen and go to edit. You should see an option that says devices, right click on it and select transfer purchases. If this doesn't work let me know, there are all kinds of different things that could be wrong, but this is the most common.

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Sounds like you are trying to sync HD version of the TV Shows to your iPod, which is not supported. You'll need to download and sync the SD version instead. See here for more information.
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When you connect your ipod up to the computer. It should show the device, usually with the name of the device, in my case 'jordan's ipod'. This should be on the row which shows 'songs', 'albums' e.t.c on the far right. There when you click on it it should go to a different screen showing a picture of your ipod along with two buttons - Update and Restore. Click update and it should take a 2 mins while your ipod is updated to the latest version of Ios.
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If you've read the Technical Specification you will find that the nano can only use Firewire for charging, not for syncing:
http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/specs.html
"Charging via USB or FireWire to computer system or power adapter (sold separately)"
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Have you tried the 5 R's?
http://www.apple.com/support/

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Hello joejoehoppy,
Look for it to pop up next to the iTunes Store icon. Also check out the article below to troubleshoot your iPod nano connecting to iTunes.
iPod not appearing in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3716
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
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Hey hirsty!
I have a link for you here that can help you troubleshoot this issue:
Apple - Support - iPod nano - iTunes Troubleshooting Assistant
http://www.apple.com/support/ipodnano/assistant/itunes/
That link will help you through some steps that will help you resolve this issue with your iPod nano syncing. Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Regards,
Braden

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iTunes 10.6.1 provides a number of improvements, including:
• Fixes several issues that may cause iTunes to unexpectedly quit while playing videos, changing artwork size in Grid view and syncing photos to devices.
• Addresses an issue where some iTunes interface elements are incorrectly described by VoiceOver and WindowEyes.
• Fixes a problem where iTunes may become unresponsive while syncing iPod nano or iPod shuffle.
• Resolves an ordering problem while browsing TV episodes in your iTunes library on Apple TV.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

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