Why won't it sync?

When I drop my iPhone into the sync cradle which is connected to my iMac, iTunes does not open up or 'see' my iPhone. I've even tried to connect it to the leads I use for my iPod but my iMac still refuses to see it.
I've tried re-booting both my iMac & iPhone to no avail
Anyone have any ideas?
Simon.

milesbetter,
If iTunes is not seeing your iPhone, but it is charging in the computer, you may want to reinstall iTunes according to these instructions:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1747
Hope this helps,
Jennifer B.

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