Unable to edit ipod in itunes

I have a 2nd generation nano which i am able to add songs to but when it is connected to itunes i am unable to delete any songs from the ipod. The ipod library is displayed in a light font and no songs can be selected. If any one has any ideas on how to solve this it would be greatly appreciated as my ipod is full.

Select the iPod in iTunes.
Click on the Music tab.
The playlists which are sync'd to the iPod will have a checkmark.
Delete the songs from the playlist(s) you have chosen to sync.
Or select *Manually manage music* on the Summary tab.
Then you will have to ad/delete the songs yourself on the iPod using iTunes.
It will no longer automatically sync.

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