HT1202 unable to set iPod to manually sync

When I connect my iPod nano to my pc, I get prompted to restore it. However, I do not wish to restore the iPod because I use another computer with it, also.
I located an Apple help file that guided me to the Summary tab within iTunes. When I select the Summary tab for my iPod nano to set it to manually sync music, nothing happens. I am operating iTunes 11.0.2.25.
Please advise.

Interesting article on ilounge about this issue;
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/apple-locks-tv-out-in-new-ipods-b reaks-video-add-ons/11371
What means are you using to connect the iPod to the video display?
Cheers!
-Bryan

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