How do I change my media sync options in my iPhone?

I have added some songs on iTunes on my MacBook Pro, and I'm trying to sync it with my iPhone. Also, got the message an OS upgrade is available. When I tried it said this: "Updating to iOS 7.0.4 requires at least 610 MB of free space on your iPhone. Please change your media sync options to make more storage available." How do I do that?

welcome to the forum ,responses by volunteers .....
Follow the Apple document to start
You need to untick items you sync via iTunes and reduce the space used on the iPhone as in a videos etc etc
If you can do the update via itunes it does all the hard work unpacking the update and pumping the update to the device otherwise the device takes the strain requiring more space than you may have

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More Apple Gobbledegook. Cannot update my phone as message comes through "updating to iOS 7.0.4 requires at least 610 MB of free space on your iPhone. Please change your media sync options to make more storage available" What media sync options? Where

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Afraid, this doesnt help. I've already unselected about 100 iTunes, resynced, and I still get the same message about 610 MB needing to be deleted.
What is so magic about 610 MB as a number?
Is this anything to do with iCloud? I was on the free 20 MB offeruntil last month and then got downgraded to 5 because I could n't see the need for paying for extra Cloud space. Is this the reason why?

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HHow do I change media sync options to make more storage available

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Welcome to the Support Communities! The resources below will explain some options for downloading and syncing video to create smaller files on the iPhone:
iTunes: Sync purchased HD videos to iPod or iOS device - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-gb/ts4223
Download previously purchased content in a lower resolution
The easiest way to put purchased videos onto your device is to download the videos from iTunes in the Cloud. This should make sure that you get the highest resolution video optimized for your specific device. Learn more about downloading from iTunes in the Cloud.
Syncing video to iPhone 3G or earlier, iPod touch (1st or 2nd generation), iPod classic, iPod 5th generation, or iPod nano (3rd, 4th, or 5th generation)
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Choose the appropriate video type: Movies or TV Shows.
In the lower-right corner of the screen, deselect the box next to "Download HD When Available."
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1 Currently 1080p content is compatible with iPad (3rd generation), Apple TV (3rd generation), and a Mac or PC.
2 Some movies may not be available from iTunes in the Cloud. Learn more about where iTunes in the Cloud is available.
Notes: Your computer must meet the minimum system requirements for proper playback of 1080p content.
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iTunes: Frequently asked questions about viewing and syncing videos - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT2729
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http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201520
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