Sync iphone to mac, iphone not showing in itunes

I want to sync my iphone 4s to my macbook - but when I use the cable to connect them I can't find the iphone anywhere on my mac. When I open itunes, its not there?
How can I sync my macbook and iphone
this is a 2nd hand iphone

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591

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