HT1351 Why is it that when I plug in my ipod, it doesn't open a window that let's me click on my music

I accidentally deleted all of my old content. I went to the Apple store and they told that the system doesn't recognize that old of IDs. So, I have tried to redo music. I put some CD's on my computer and it won't let me sync the music on my ipod. When I plug in my ipod, it doesn't show a column on the left that show any playllists, or music or anything. I am not good with computers (duh) and need help!
Thanks!

Hello Foxy2013,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
iTunes 11: Frequently used features
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5649
In iTunes 11 you have the option to turn the Sidebar and the Status Bar on or off; they are off by default. To do this in the menus, go to:
Show Sidebar - Choose View > Show Sidebar (this feature will display iTunes features on the left side of the application including Library, Store, Shared, Genius, and Playlists).
Best of luck,
Mario

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HT1351 Why is it that when I plug in my ipod, it doesn't open a window that let's me click on my music

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