Warning reads:can't write to/from iPod (wont update my iPod)

After downloading purchased music, I recv the above message ... can't figure anything I can do to fix this. Going crazy!

Hi Jeff,
try 'authorizing' your computer, then you might be able to copy bought music?
Regards,
Peter.

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