Selecting ical calendars to synch with iphone

I synch my iphone with my imac using a USB cable. I want to be able to synch with selected calendars only. Even if I deselect calendars in itunes under info when setting up iphone synch, it still tries to synch all calendars. Is there a solution for this?

If you are syncing calendars direct with iCal on your Mac via the iTunes sync process, the options under the Info tab for your iPhone sync preferences with iTunes after selecting sync iCal calendars are all calendars or selected calendars. If you choose selected calendars followed by selecting only the calendars in the window below that you want available on your iPhone, only those calendars selected should be available on your iPhone and kept synchronized with your iPhone.
If not, try selecting Calendars for replace info on this iPhone below the Advanced section under the Info tab for your iPhone sync preferences. Select Apply followed by a sync.

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    Wendy G. : I apologize!
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