ITune won't add playlist to iPod Touch and it automatically syncs

Hi,
I did a search but couldn't find exactly the answers to my questions.
Okay #1 I plug in my iPod Touch and manually open iTunes. Even though I have clicked manual syncs iTunes ends up syncing automatically.
#2 I have a playlist in iTunes and I can't get it into my iPod Touch.
Murphys Law states that it's all probably an easy fix but for the life of me I can't figure it out... My iPod video is easier to use iTunes but noooo I had to upgrade to the Touch
Thanks,
Moochelle

Sweet!! That problem is now fixed... I forgot all about clicking the sync in preferences I had it clicked only in the device when the ipod was plugged in.
One question down... one to go

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