How can i keep songs in iTunes and not on my iPod?

Question

I would really love to know how I can still have certain songs in my iTunes, without it transfering them into my iPod. If anyone has any clue as to how this can be done please let me know!!
  Windows XP  

Answer 1

See: How to Transfer Music Between the Computer and iPod
And: Transfer music manually
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.
Manage the iPod either Manually or via Selected Playlists.
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Deleting Songs or Playlists from your iPod
Or you can keep automatic sync and use the checkmark to determine which songs to transfer to the iPod. Any songs not checked will not be transferred to the iPod if you select "Only Update Checked Songs" within your iPod preferences tab. Not the best method as the unchecked songs will not play within iTunes Playlists or the Library (unless directly selected).