What is "Firmware Could Not Be Found" message?

I got a new iPod Nano (8GB) so I used the same iTune software installed in my laptop. I registered the new Nano on-line and then copied all the songs to the new iPod. The iPod is working fine (transferred music from the laptop and at I can listen to these music).
Then I got this message: "A newer version of the Ipod software is available (version 1.1.1). To
update your Ipod with latest software, click Update."
I clicked update and it looked like it downloaded something. After a while, I got this message:
"The iPod could not be updated because the firmware
file could not be found."
I closed everything and turn off the computer. When I connected the iPod, I got the same message (newer version is available), I clicked Update but this time, it didn't download anything and got the same firmware could not be found message. I tried the Restore button but got the same message – firmware could not be found.
Is the software update looking for specific ipod? How can i both the software in both nanos?
Sony Viao Windows XP
Sony Viao Windows XP

Have a look here.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304309

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Oh. OOps, I was posting to the wrong thread.
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Make sure you are in the Library, not a (smart) playlist. Select "Library" from the top of source list (the list on the left of the screen).
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