How do I use my ipod on new computer

This is real basics but I have a new computer and want to connect my ipod to it.  I have plugged it in and it recognises it but I don't seem to be able to see the library and contents so that I can change them.  Can someone help the uneducated please??

Your iPod is designed to sync with only one computer at a time.  If you try to sync it with a new computer, iTunes will erase what it is currently on the iPod and replace it with what is in the new library. 
So before restoring your iPod or choosing erasing and syncing, see this older post from another forum member Zevoneer covering the different methods available for copying content from your iPod back to your PC.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
B-rock

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