My iPod, when connected to my iMac, is invisible.

My iPod icon does not show up on my iMac when connected. It syncs and charges but I can't eject it. Anybody have any ideas as to the problem?

What do you see when you click on the Music sub section underneath your device in the left hand of iTunes? Are the tracks grayed out? Looking for a bit more detailed information on what you are doing exactly and what you are seeing.
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