Accidently deleted all songs in library!!

I accidently deleted all the songs in my library and now I can't plug in my ipod because it is set up to automatically update and I don't want to lose everything that's on it! Is there a way to stop the auto-update before it deletes everything and change the preferences to manual update?
Please help!

The first link below of a previous thread on these discussions, answers your question...
*** Copying from iPod to Computer thread...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=3037814
... and ...
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=797432
*** Also these useful internet articles...
http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
... and ...
http://playlistmag.com/help/2005/01/2waystreet/
*** iPod: Frequently Asked Questions
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60920
Patrick

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