How can I update my iPhone 4 to iOS 6 without deleting all of my data.

I have not updated my iPhone's software since I bought it in the summer of 2011, so I would like to do so in order to access new features and new apps. The computer on which I had all of my files backed up broke and I am unable to remove any of my files from its hard drive. I know that I can transfer purchases to a new computer and sync it that way, but I have many non-purchased songs from CD's and such, as well as photos, that I don't want to lose. I'd rather have old software than have all of my stuff deleted, so is there a way to pull my nonpurchased items from my iPhone to iTunes or is there nothing I can do?
Thank you so much for your help!

This will help, even though it isn't exactly the same as your situation: Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive

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