How do I set up itunes on a new computer?

I have an iphone 4 and my computer crashed and I recently perchaced a new one. I downloaded itunes and tried to sync but it keeps telling me that everything that is on my iphone already I will lose everything if I choose to sync. I dont want to lose everything thats already on there, I want to add new things.

Samantha6273 wrote:
... my computer crashed and I recently perchaced a new one. ...  tried to sync but .... I dont want to lose everything thats already on there, ...
See these 2 Links...
Syncing to a New Computer...
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3991

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