Itunes opens, but not ipod

okay...i'll try to make this clear without sounding dumb. i click on the itunes icon on the tool bar and itunes opens. fine. then i have to disconnect the usb cable and reconnect to actually get the ipod to open so I am able to add music etc. how come the ipod doesn't open automatically when itunes is launched?
help!
bunny

Itunes open, but I have to disconnect the usb cable and reconnect for the ipod 'symbol' to be seen. i checked up preference and I don't see anything to set to automatically open 'ipod' while itunes launches.
any other suggestions would be appreciated.
bunny

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