How can I update iTunes on my 3G iPhone?

Hello,
I got the iPhone 3G from my dad and now I try to synchronize it with my MacBook (system software Mac OS X 10.4.11), but the iTunes on my Mac gives me error massage that the version of the iTunes on my iPhone is to old. How can I update the iTunes on my iPhone, so I can synchronize the Phone to my computer?
Please help me!

iTunes is not on the iPhone. The iPhone includes an iPod.
iTunes needs to be updated on your Mac and your Mac needs to be running OS X 10.5.8 or later in order to install the iTunes update required.

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