Why won't anything sync to my iPod??

Why can't I sync anything to my iPod? Every time I sync, nothing happens and the sync goes really fast. I don't get any error messages either. I've tried to drag things too. Nothing works!!! Apps and movies don't sync either. I have iOS 5.0.1 for my iTouch 4g and iTunes 10.5. PLEASE HELPP!!!!

You have to select the content to sync in iTunes and then sync the iPod. If you auto sync - let the sync complete and then start with these instructions.
This example is for music - but all content works/syncs the same way - apps, photos, books, movies, etc.
Connect the iPod to your computer and launch iTunes
Select the iPod under the devices heading on the left side.
Click on the Music Tab in iTunes on the right side at the top
Select the music - playlist, album, etc that you want to sync
Select the Sync Music Heading
Click on Apply in the lower right corner of iTunes
This simply shows where you select the iPod under the devices heading. It works the same way with any content that you want to sync.

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