Restoring ipod mini after updating

i downloaded the ipod updater last night and the computer did not give me the option to retore, only to update. so it went through the process, but i really want to restore it to the original settings and can't figure out how to do it after it's already been updated with the latest software.
i tried to re-install the software, but the ipod didn't respond.
also, i am connected by USB and running OS X 10.2.8. the information online says i should be connected to the dock? and be running a newer version of OS X? is this the problem? is there a way to get around it. i don't have a dock for the mini.
thank you.
G4 tower Mac OS X (10.2.x)
G4 tower Mac OS X (10.2.x)

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