Why can't I import my songs from iTunes onto my nano?

I installed the software after I got my new nano and I transferred my already downloaded mp3s into the iTunes library. I'm trying to import them and it won't let me. What do I do now? Please help!

Angie,
Sorry for not being more specific last time--here's a little clearer explanation:
- Connect your nano to your computer and wait for iTunes to start up
- Your nano will show up as an icon in iTunes
- Go to the Edit Menu & select 'Preferences'
- Click on the iPod tab
- Click the button for 'Automatically update selected playlists only'
- Select only one playlist (for now) so that everything will fit on your nano
- Allow iTunes to update your nano
- When update is complete, click on the nano icon--you should see the appropriate playist (greyed out because it's updated automatically)
- Click on the playlist and you should see the same songs as are in the playlist on your computer (again, greyed out)
If all of the above works, you can now start creating smart playlists specifically for your nano. Here's one that I use that I named 'nano Jazz':
- Match the following rule: Genre contains Jazz
- Limit to 40 songs selected by random
- Match only checked songs
- Live updating
The 'nano Jazz' playlist is one of my selected playlists to update automatically. Now, if I wanted to have the songs change, all I have to do is delete one in the playlist (not in the Library) and another pops in. I could get even fancier and add a rule that would select songs that haven't been played for a while, or that have a low or high playcount, etc., etc.
Well, hope this didn't get too long. You can see how cool this whole setup is--not just an MP3 player, but an entire smart audio experience. (Wow, sounds like a commercial... .
Have fun!
Regards,
David

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