How to update my iPod 5 using iTunes 12.1.1

I have used iTunes in the past to update my iPod touch 5th generation but with the new version of iTunes I am lost. I cant find the sidebar and i cant find the summary tab at all. PLEASE HELP. Thank you

Hi, Anamte3.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I understand that you are attempting to update your iPod touch and need some assistance as the process has changed with iTunes 12. I had the same issue at first and will point you in the right direction. Since your are familiar with the update process, I will include the article that should best assist you. The article below isn't specifically labeled for the update process. However, it does explain how to access the summary screen to update your device.
Set up syncing
Open iTunes. Make sure that you have the latest version.
Connect the iOS device to your computer using the included USB cable.
Locate your connected iOS device.
After clicking on your iOS device, tabs appear on the left side of the iTunes window under Settings.
Sync your iPhone, iPad, and iPod with iTunes using USB
-Jason H.

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ok, i will tell u how to manualy update your 5G ipod with the new itunes 7.
after you have your ipod plugged into your PC and you have itunes running, click on your ipod in the list. look half-way down the screen. there should be a box that says, "manualy update songs and....." check the box. after then start to procede adding the songs MANUALY by dragging and dropping them from your music library into either the music folder in the list, or one of your playlists. after the first song is dragged and dropped, itunes will do a long update to your ipod. this shouldn't take more than 3 minutes to complete though. and dont worry, it's safe that it's doing this, it's just checking your songs if they have digital playback. after the update is done, proceed to drag and drop all of the songs that you want on your ipod in the step i have mentioned earlier. it should do a split second update after every song dropped. when you are done with this, click the eject button and disconnect your ipod unless you still wanna charge it.
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