Can't Select in iTunes

When I have my iPod Touch connected to my computer, I can't select or affect songs in any way when selecting them through the iPod part of the sidebar. I can select them in the Library, but when I click on the "Music" section of the iPod, it won't let me. I can't change how it's sorted (list, Cover Flow, etc.), nor can I play them. They do, however work fine on the iPod itself.
I'm also unable to transfer music from the library to the iPod, unless it syncs automatically.
Message was edited by: mixmastermind
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Select the iPod iTunes.
Click the Summary tab.
Tick *Manually manage music*.
You will have to add/delete songs from the iPod thru iTunes yourself.
Also, you will have to Eject the iPod before disconnecting it.

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