New computer/want to delete all ipod songs

I got a new computer, and I just downloaded itunes. I want to delete all songs on my ipod and start over. How do I do this? Thank you.

Hello Nicole,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
Restore the iPod. This will erase all the contents from your iPod and set it back to its original default settings.
[Restoring iPod to factory settings|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1339]
B-rock

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