Charging an iPod withOUT uploading songs

I'm going to be going away on vacation for about two weeks, and I would like to bring my iPod mini with me. The problem is that, although I will be bringing a laptop along with me, and the laptop does have iTunes software, it does not have the same songs as my iPod mini currently has, due to the fact that I purchased most of my songs on a different computer.
Is there a way for me to charge my iPod mini without having all of my purchased songs erased, and all of the songs only on the laptop uploaded?
In other words, can I charge my iPod mini off of a computer without any songs being uploaded or erased?

Before you leave your iPod's 'home' computer, put your iPod into Manual Mode.
You can then avoid worrying about an unintended sync.
Also see: Keep iTunes from automatically updating your iPod
Another Easier Alternative:
While connecting the iPod to the computer, hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys in Windows (CMD + Option keys on a Mac). This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes. The iPod will then appear in the iTunes source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto-sync and then you can release the keys. This action may take between 3 and 25 seconds depending on your computer.
You can then ‘right-click‘ on the iPod icon in iTunes’ source column and select iPod Options, then check the box that says “Manually manage songs and playlists”. You can now manage your library without losing any songs on the iPod.
Note: If connecting to a different computer than the ‘iPod’s Home Computer’, iTunes will ask you if you want to update your iPod and give you an opportunity to opt out. This will not happen if you connect to the ‘Home’ computer – iTunes will auto-sync without warning!. Best to know the difference.

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