New iPod...can't get to setup assistant

Okay, I'm not a computer genius so bear with my description of my problem:
I am trying to setup my new iPod. I assume, from the Quick Start instructions, that once I get to the www.apple.com/ipod.start page a Setup Assistant will automatically start. I am not seeing a Setup Assistant. What could be the issue here?

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Once you get here...
http://www.apple.com/ipod/start/
You need to download iTunes 7. Once that is downloaded, connect your iPod. The setup assistant should then appear in iTunes (it may take a minute or so).
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