What is 'Other' in Capacity??

This is my first Ipod (Nano 4th 8GB) so I am still trying to figure out how to use it. I have 3.97GB of Music (494 songs plus cover art) on it and only 4.9MB (16) pictures and yet it tells me I have 2.9GB of "OTHER" and will not allow me to download a movie. WHAT IS "OTHER"?

Other can be Album Artwork, Notes, Contacts, Firmware etc. or (and this doesn't apply to the iPod Touch or iPhone which don't have the option to be enabled for disk use), files that are on there if you are using the iPod as a removable storage device.
If you feel that Other is being incorrectly reported then try restoring your iPod. Restoring will erase the iPod's hard drive, reload the software and put it back to default settings. Once the restore is complete follow the on screen instructions to name the iPod and automatically sync your songs and videos onto the fresh installation. Press Done and the iPod will appear in iTunes and start to sync. If you want to update manually or using selected playlists uncheck the box beside the sync automatically instruction and press Done, it will default to manual mode and you can choose whatever setting you like: Restoring iPod to factory settings with iTunes

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