You can also download the latest version of iTunes by visiting the Apple website and clicking on the “Download Now” button under the “iTunes” tab.
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Be sure that no other USB devices are occupying any of the other ports.
If your computer has USB ports on the front and back, connect to a port on the back of the computer. If iTunes does not recognize your iPhone when you connect it, try closing and re-opening iTunes. If it still does not recognize your iPhone, restart your computer entirely and start over. [1] X Research source
If running iTunes 11, the newest version, first visit the “Summary” page of your iPhone management screen and the click the box that says “Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected” in the “Options” box. Be aware that syncing an entire music library will erase the content in the “Music” app on your iPhone and replace it with the contents of the iTunes library your synced it to.
To sync your entire music library, choose “All songs and playlists. " To sync individual playlists, choose the “Selected playlists” option and choose the playlists that you want to sync.
If running iTunes 11, the newest version, first visit the “Summary” page of your iPhone management screen and the click the box that says “Manually manage music and videos” in the “Options” box.