IPod 5th Gen sync

Seems my issue is a little different from others. When I plug my nano in to sync, it shows in iTunes under devices and syncs up fine and charges the battery. However, it doesn't show in Finder or on the desktop. It also doesn't show in the disk utility. Is this normal?
Thanks

Hi planb77,
No, enable disk use is not checked. When I check the box, I get a pop-up that reads, "Enabling the iPod for disk use requires manually ejecting the iPod before each disconnect, even when automatically syncing music". I always manually eject from within iTunes so I'm not sure what this means. Does this mean if I don't enable disk use, I can unplug the iPod without ejecting as long as it isn't syncing?
My wife and I switched to mac around three years ago. She has an older iPod nano and the nano 5th generation was given to me, by her, as a Christmas gift. I use an iPhone as a work phone and sync with Microsoft Exchange at work. This is my first iPod and since our new theater surround system has an iPod dock, I thought it would be a great way of getting all our cds out of the living room once and for all. This works great so far.
Since I don't plan to use the iPod for additional disk space for other files (music only), what setting do you suggest?
Thanks for your help.

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