Why isn't my iPod Touch 4G  getting detected on my computer?

My brand new iPod Touch isn't getting detected onto my Mac OS X 10.6.3 and I'm not sure why.

try the troubleshooting steps here:
Mac OS X v10.6 or later: iOS device not recognized in iTunes after restart
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X

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    Basic troubleshooting steps  
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    Hello, priscilla235. 
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    I have recently upgraded the firmware of my Ipod Touch (1G) to IOS 3.0.1 and was successful in upgrading.
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  • Why isn't my ipod touch showing up on my Itunes?, Why isn't my ipod touch showing up on my Itunes?

    I just downloaded my itunes for my Windows 7 computer. it downloaded successfully, but when i plug my ipod in, it doesnt find my ipod, so i cant connect it. The chord i use is one i got from amazon, and when i plug it in, it charges it, but it doesnt connect it to my computer... i dont know if it's the chord of what, but it's not working. does anyone know what i could try?

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  • WHY DO MY IPOD TOUCH KEEP GETTING HOT

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    - As I said in my response to yur other post, the iPod can get quit warm during use. It can also get warm during charging.
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  • Why is my 8gb ipod touch full with only 227 songs

    Why is my 8GB Ipod touch full with only 227 and nothing else. I also share my itunes with my Iphone, There is only audio on my IPod

    Did you post this same question recently?
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    iOS: How to back up
    To restore to factory settings/new iPod see:
    iTunes: Restoring iOS software

  • Why is my Ipod Touch no longer recognised by my computer. I have Vista

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    See:
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    I would start with
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