How to install ios4 on a second gen ipod touch without deleting the media?

i've got a second gen 8gb ipod touch running on 2.2.1. (i know it hasnt been updated in a while, my bad). i'm trying to update it to the latest ios4 but when i try to it says that it will delete all media. it also says that i can sync my contents but mos of my songs and videos come from another pc which i dont have access to anymore. is there a way to update to the latest ios without deleting my media or to save my media and then update it?

OK.
- Transfer iTunes purchases to the computer:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
- Transfer other music by using a third-party program such as one of those discussed here:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
- Make a backup of the iPod by connecting the iPod tothe computer.  Right click on the iPod under Devices in iTunes and select Back Up.
- Restore the iPod from that backup.  That should also get the iOS updated.

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