Why can I not sync my iPod Nano 3rd Gen to my iTunes 9.1.1?

My daughter mistakenly downloaded the latest iTunes version which does not work with my older iPod Nano 3rd gen.  Before all this happened I was running version 9.1.1 which was working beautifully.  After uninstalling the updated version and reinstalling the 9.1.1 version, I cannot restore nor sync my music to the iPod Nano.  I would just be happy having things the way they were previously.  Any tips???  Thanks.

Go to the Apple icon in the upper left corner and select 'About this Mac' - it will show you which version of OSX you are using.
Read this KB from Apple - http://support.apple.com/kb/ph12113
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