How do I format my iTunes to sync only specified playlists?

Directions provided by "Absolute Beginner's Guide to iPod and iTunes" and by online tutorials by Apple say to connect my iPod, select "Music", and check the "Sync Music" box, and then follow more steps. My iTunes does not HAVE a "Sync Music" box. I can find no way to tell iTunes to sync only selected playlists. Any suggestions??

Those instructions skipped some steps. Do as follows:
connect my iPod, and let it register. When the iPod icon appears in the left pane, click that icon. Then you will see a new set of menu items "Summary, Music, Movies, TV Shows..." Now select "Music", and check the "Sync Music" box, and then follow more steps.

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