Ipod turning of and won't sync

My ipod keeps turning off and when it comes back on the setting have changes (font size is different, clicker noise is back on) and now it won't sync up with itunes so I can add all the new music that I just got. Any suggestions on how to fix these issues? Thanks!

First, try rebooting both devices by pressing and holding the home and sleep/wake buttons at the same time until the apple logo appears on the screen, then let go.
Also, update itunes then restart computer.

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