How can i back my camera roll before updating my iphone 4 (version 4.3.3) to ios 6 or ios 5.1.1 ?

hi there! i have an iphone 4 (version 4.3.3) and want to update to ios. I connected my phone to my laptop (for the irst time) and want to make sure i backed up my camera roll before proceeding to update. I transferred my apps to itunes but a window popped up later saying that there are a few apps that are not tranferred. Is there a menu on itunes where i can see what exactly is backed up, so as to proceed? I would be grateful if you could use some print screen.
thank you in advance
Spy

You need to import all the photos, in your camera roll, BEFORE you even think about updating your phone. The iPhone camera roll is NOT designed for photo storage. It should be used for temporary storage only, and your photos imported, on a regular basis, just like photos from any digital camera. If you don't do this, you risk losing ALL of your photos. If you want photos on your phone, sync them back to your phone.
Importing photos:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4083
Syncing photos:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4236
Once you've imported these photos, follow the directions here to update your phone:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
While the iPhone camera roll is included in the iPhone backup, if you rely on this, I guarantee you will eventually lose ALL of your photos...guaranteed.

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