Sync only checked songs isn't working

I recently bought a nano for my husband (I already have an iPod classic). Since our music is pretty similar, I decided to choose the "sync only checked songs" option.
I thought I followed the instructions appropriately. I plugged in the device and selected it. When the summary came up, under options, I selected "sync only checked songs and videos". Then it did the sync, but that's NOT what it did-- it synced EVERYTHING! Then when I exited iTunes and went back in, the option didn't "stick." Am I doing something wrong? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated because it's driving me crazy

*I selected "sync only checked songs and videos". Then it did the sync, but that's NOT what it did-- it synced EVERYTHING ...... then when I exited iTunes and went back in, the option didn't "stick."*
Did you click "Apply" down in the right hand corner of the Summary screen before syncing the iPod and/or before exiting iTunes?

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There's no way to logically logic this out. Sounds like a Mensa question. OK, the full text:
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Adages a side (curiosity killed the cat comes to mind)
I have to assume there are differences, even if just nuances between all these options for managing your stuff on your iDevices. These options have been in iTunes for as long back as I can remember. Unfortunately today I was backing up readying for iOS 8 and got curious, and here I am. Woe as me.
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How to undo unwanted changes like mine above:
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Whew. Saved.
But I still as I bet many others want to know how to manage the manage checkboxes

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