60gb ipod not loading via firewire

Hi, and apologies if this has been answered before - I searched and couldn't find it - I have just bought a second hand 60gb iPod - model no.M9830B, but it won't sync through Firewire, despite it's specs saying it will!
I was wondering if the problem lies with the pod saying it's format is windows? Or if it is something else that is stopping it. It loaded songs from iTunes via USB ok (16 Hours!no USB 2!).
Any help appreciated.

What error are you getting (if any)?

Later model iPods won't sync through Firewire (grrr), but your model (4G Photo) should.

Perhaps you should try restoring the iPod with the latest firmware, or at least check the cable/port you're using.

caribiner23 said:

What error are you getting (if any)?

Later model iPods won't sync through Firewire (grrr), but your model (4G Photo) should.

Perhaps you should try restoring the iPod with the latest firmware, or at least check the cable/port you're using.

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I'm not getting any error code/message. The pod is charging through the Firewire, but it is not showing at all in iTunes or on my desktop.I agree about the GRR! I was going to buy a brand new pod - but it won't work on my G4!