I can't properly sync my iPod

Question

I've been trying to update my Ipod touch but when I try, it says that I need to save the apps, pictures, music, videos, etc. but when I try, all that syncs is my apps, the computer i'm trying to sync to isn't the original computer I hooked it up to. Could that have something to do with it or is it just that there's a setting I need to switch on? Also, my old computer synced the pictures by treating my iPod as a digital camera, is there a way I can get it to do that again?
Also I use Windows, so please no pro-Mac comments about that being my problem, please.

Answer 1

Hi Larka,
The issue could be that you aren't syncing to the original computer, a little more information about the message you're getting would be fantastic though.
I believe it could be because apps can be redownloaded an unlimited number of times and potentially transferred to other devices, however things like music and videos are downloaded only once to a device initially.
I would suggest going to your original computer and copying the music, videos, pictures and such over to your new computer first so that they are accessible within iTunes and THEN syncing. You could use something like an external hard drive or home network.
When you go to sync next, you will still receive a warning about your data being lost, but as it is all on the computer it'll be put right back onto the iPod Touch.
Finally, as long as your iPod Touch has at least one photo on it it *should* show up as a camera in Windows. Normally, when you plug it in you'll be asked by the 'autorun' prompt what you'd like to do, and you can select to import photos.
If it's not prompting you, with the phone connected go to Control Panel and (depending on your version of Windows) look for an Autoplay option. In this area, you can select what you want to happen when a certain device connects to the computer by default.
I hope that helps. This is my first time posting here so, yes. =)