How do I stop iTunes from autofilling every time I sync my iPod touch?

Everytime i sync my ipod touch 4th gen (32gb ios5) with my mac (10.7) itunes (10.5.1) removes and replaces about 1000 to 2000 songs! this is fine except it takes hours and all i want to do is put a new cd om my ipod, not change a couple of thousand songs.
so my question is how do i get my ipod back to normal manualy manged music mode?
also, restoring isn't an option as my music is stuck on a hdd that i don't have an enclouse for (previous one broke).
Any and All help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks, Jesse

Hello Jesse,
Autofill is only available when you sync manually. So switching to automatic sync (and then back to manual) should disable it.
Here is a a support page that explains how to set up auto fill, when you plug your iPod in.
http://help.apple.com/itunes/mac/10.1/interface/index.html#itns30825
Regards
Léonie

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