Replacement iPod won't connect - HELP!

I previously owned a first generation iPod Nano, and I got a 5th Gen 30GB iPod for Christmas. I installed the new iTunes like I was told to, but once I connected my fully-charged iPod to my USB port, it won't do anything. I can still play songs on iTunes and I know that the iPod is connected, but nothing is registering on iTunes that I have a new iPod. HELP?!?!

Need more information. What exactly is happening? Are you getting any errors?
Basic troubleshooting steps.
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_Dobbie_ wrote:
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