I can't sync my iPhone5 to iTunes. The tutorial said to click on devices, but I don't see it anywhere on my computer screen. HELP!

I am trying to sync my iPhone 5 to iTunes in order to download some new tones. I did this back in December and didn't have any trouble. Now I can't seem to do it. The tutorial says to click ITunes open and then click on devices. I don't see devices anywhere on my computer. I do have my phone physically plugged into the computer, so I don't know why it isn't showing devices or the option of "Sync Now". What am I doing wrong? It's probably something very simple I'm overlooking.

It is referring to under devices in the iTunes source list, not on your desktop.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1538

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