HT1766 Sync & Backup problem (iPhone 3GS, iOS4.3.3)

I have iPhone 3GS with 4.3.3 version, and the itunes version is 10.6. The problem is I cannot sync or backup my phone. Can you help, please?

You can't do what you want & there is no way to bypass this.

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