Can't update my IOS on my ipad

I need to update my ipad to IOS 5. I have synced it with my computer itunes, I think. (At least, I got the message that it was synced and 'OK to disconnect'). However, when I try to update the IOS it tells me I will lose stuff on the ipad because I ha\ven't transferred everything to the itunes on the computer and because I can't be synced with more than one library at a time. But I thought I could have five computers authorised! This is always a problem for me and I am really frustrated as i don't understand how syncing, authorising and this kind of thing works. I lose loads of stuff. Anyway, how can I 'back up' what is on the ipad so I don't lose it?
Thanks,
David

I need to update my ipad to IOS 5. I have synced it with my computer itunes, I think. (At least, I got the message that it was synced and 'OK to disconnect'). However, when I try to update the IOS it tells me I will lose stuff on the ipad because I ha\ven't transferred everything to the itunes on the computer and because I can't be synced with more than one library at a time. But I thought I could have five computers authorised! This is always a problem for me and I am really frustrated as i don't understand how syncing, authorising and this kind of thing works. I lose loads of stuff. Anyway, how can I 'back up' what is on the ipad so I don't lose it?
Thanks,
David

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