My imac itunes does not show devices so I can't sync apps with my ipad2. my imac is new.Help!

i have a new imac and ipad2.  i downloaded apps from the itunes appstore to my imac.  but i cant sync with the ipad2.  i don't see "devices" in itunes.  am i doing something wrong?  i have connected the imac to the ipad2 using the usb connector that was attached to the charger.  thanks!

No, unfortunately, when you format a drive, it will erase all the contents. So you will need to find a temporary "storage" place to put the stuff using a PC so you have access to it. Then reformat using Disk Utility (Applications > Utilities). If only using with mac, format Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and use GUID Partition scheme under Partitions/Options. After formatting, you can drag the files back.

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