How to sync old ipod nano to current itunes for ipod touch?

I have an ipod touch and upgraded itunes and registered new ipod. I have an old ipod nano that was previously registered to my itunes account. I'd like to add my playlists to this ipod as well. I'm afraid I will wipe out my library as I have in the past. How can I do this?

Sync it normally, following the instructions in this article if necessary.
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It sounds like you restored your iPod Nano when iTunes prompted you and it appears to sync. When you disconnect it and look at the content, the songs arent there, and when you plug it back into iTunes you get the same message again. I would recommend these troubleshooting sections from the following article to help isolate the issue to hardware or software:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3218
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Verify that the Apple Mobile Device Service and iPod service are both running
Verify that the Apple Mobile Device Driver is installed
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Certain phone connectivity software from vendors such as Samsung, Nokia, Bora, Novatel, and Sony may also cause this issue. If you have such software on your computer:
Uninstall your Samsung, Nokia, Bora, Novatel, or Sony phone connectivity software and test. Contact the manufacturer of this software for assistance in doing this.
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While the error message is different than you are seeing, the troubleshooting is relevant for you.
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