You need to put your cable into your iPod and then into your computer. If you need a new cable, then consider cheaper alternative cables and mp3 player accessories, instead of paying for brand name ones. They serve the same purpose, but are much cheaper.
You can use an ipod to computer transfer program to help.I personally use iPhone/iTouch/iPod to Computer Transfer.It helps me to transfer my songs/videos/photos from ipod to my computer directly and safely.It works well for me,you can give it a try.
There can be many reasons for an Ipod to not connect to your computer. The question is whether that happened when you first used it or have you used it before with a computer. You would need to connect the iPod with the cable that comes with the packaging. Or with the USB. Simply plug the cable into the firewire or a high powered USB 2.0 port on the computer. Then connect the other end of the cable to the iPod. IPod will import songs automatically when it is connected to your computer. Use the link below for complete instructions:
If an ipod nano plug the small end into of the usb cable into the computer plug the big end of the usb cable in to the bit of the ipod that the earphones go in and open itunes and you've connected it
When I connect the ipod it says "The Ipod cannot be used because the Apple Mobile Service is not started." I set up my account and everything. My ipod is an ipod touch.
It is very important to connect your iPod to the personal computer in order to transfer the music. When you purchased your iPod, you must have got a USB cable along with it. Attach one end on the cable to the computer and attach the other end to the iPod. The computer will automatically detect the iPod and you will be able to transfer music from then on. This is the only way of connecting your iPod to the computer. In case you do not want to directly connect your iPod via the USB cord, you can buy an iPod Dock and connect it with your USB cord. After connecting, place the iPod on the dock and your iPod will get detected. Some people prefer using the dock as it keeps the iPod standing instead of lying down.
You will not be able to transfer just by copying and pasting. You will need to install iTunes software on your computer. iTunes software will be on the CD that you got along with the iPod. After installing, add all your music files to the library section of the iTunes and transfer all to your iPod.
