I am frustrated with my new IPOD nano 3rd Generation

You may just need to leave it plugged in for a few hours and see if it comes to life. It is usually the case.

I am sure you will be fine.. give it a try

are you using i tunes? if not then down load it and this will set your ipod to factory settings

Hello,
If you have the Nano with the smaller screen measuring 1" x 1.25" and got it 3 years ago, you most likely have the 2nd generation. Apple doesn't really have cases on their site for the older nano. I have the same one and purchased my case at Target. They have a good selection of 3rd party (non-Apple branded) cases. You can also check an Apple store if you have one close by.
Hope this was helpful.
Have a great day

I have the same ipod and had the same problem - I ignored itunes and the computer and went to "real player" and treated it like an mp3 player and in real player you pick your music you want to burn to a cd but go to "device" column and change the destination from burning to your internal cd burner to the external drive which is the ipod and it downloaded perfect! hope this helps

Go to extras. Select clock. Press enter on you clock settings. Select sleep timer.

The first question I'm not sure. Is that the wireless network system that works with the wall outlets for power and networking?

The answer to the second question is No. You can only transfer playlists from ITunes into the IPod. Make sure your playlists are created in ITues before transferring.

Ok, What we need to do is do a simple test. First hold the power button for 15-20 seconds, then hold the centre enter button for 15-20 seconds. Keep doing this and it should reset!

These images might be usefull
http://techrepublic.com.com/2346-13636_11-170826-2.html
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPod/iPod-Nano-3rd-Generation

heres a special tool
http://www.powerbookmedic.com/iPod-Take-Apart-Tool-Set-p-16849.html

Follow those instructions from apple site.
from:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303633

Got a new iPod nano? This handy guide will help you do the following things:

1. Install iTunes
2. Connect and set up your iPod nano
3. Fill your iPod nano and iTunes with Music
4. Disconnect your iPod nano
5. Play your iPod nano
6. Learn more
7. Troubleshoot iTunes and iPod nano

You can only sync an ipod with itunes software, it doesn't come with the ipod though.

Go here:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/

On the right hand side it says itunes 7 Download now. That's the software you need to use with an ipod.