Please Help! When plugged in, Ipod (2nd generation) wont show up!

hey, my old ipod i gave to my sister has suddenly not been able to appear when it is plugged in to the computer. I don't know how, but it's not in the columns and only charges on the ipod screen. Nothing happens at all with itunes and nothing pops up to show it's existance! What is going on!? Thanks:)

i've had this problem before, adn the only thing that worked for me was to reset my ipod, and, if it shows up, restore the original settings to prevent it from happening again. i'm afraid that it takes a while to put all of your songs/podcasts/etc. back on your ipod, but it's the only way i know of. hope this helps!

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