How to use one ipod on another computer using different music

Here's my situation: I want to use my son's ipod on my computer. I want to erase the tunes on his ipod and use my itune playlist (Not to worry-I've bought him a new nano...) with his ipod.
I also want to be able to install the new nano and have the new nano read his existing itune list on his computer. Any advice?

You just need to connect the iPod and if it is set for automatic update you will get a message that your iPod is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc. Pressing "Yes" will remove all the songs currently on the iPod and replace them with yours. Alternatively you can restore your iPod, this will erase the hard drive, reload the software and put it back to default settings. Once the restore is complete it should connect to iTunes and give you a prompt to rename the iPod and automatically update your library onto the fresh installation: Restoring iPod to Factory Settings
For info: iPod 101
The iPod offers three ways to transfer music from your computer. You can select one of the following update modes from the iPod Preferences menu in iTunes (Edit=>Preferences=>'iPod' tab):
1) Automatically update all songs and playlists. This is the default mode, in which your entire music library, including playlists, is automatically synced to your iPod. If the music library on your computer exceeds the iPod storage capacity, you are prompted to select a different update method.
2) Automatically update selected playlists only. With this option, iTunes automatically copies the playlists you have selected to the iPod when you connect it to the computer.
3) Manually manage songs and playlists. You can also choose to transfer music to the iPod manually. This allows you to drag and drop individual songs and playlists from iTunes to the iPod.
As for the new one, just connect it to your son's computer and it will walk you through the installation and update from his iTunes.

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