Tons Of Ipod Nano Trouble

I Need Some Serious Help
my ipod was full when i tried to update it. so the iTunes created a new playlist that didn't work. so i deleted it. now my ipod has nothing on it at all. i need help!
i took iTunes off my computer and reloaded, that didn't work either, and i downloaded the new iTunes 7. and now it doesn't work either. i really need some help ? please help me..
also when i listen to music on iTunes it is all distorted? what can i do about that
thanks
staphanie
  Windows XP  

As I understand the issue you have more music in iTunes than there is room for on the iPod Nano.
This article discusses how to manage songs manually:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61148

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