I think i erased the ipod library - HELP

So I borrowed my sister's ipod (20 GB - 4th gen, I think) and wanted to add my library to it. She gave me EVERYTHING that came with it, and being a good sister, I saw the label on the CD sleeve that said "Install software before connecting ipod." So, I did. Now it acts like I'm the owner and the library is wiped out. Can it be retrieved???
PC Windows XP

If it is set to automatically update then her original songs will be reloaded from her iTunes when she connects it back to her own PC.
For info:
The iPod offers three ways to transfer music from your computer. You can select one of the following update modes from the iPod Preferences menu in iTunes (Edit=>Preferences=>'iPod' tab):
1) Automatically update all songs and playlists. This is the default mode, in which your entire music library, including playlists, is automatically synced to your iPod. If the music library on your computer exceeds the iPod storage capacity, you are prompted to select a different update method.
2) Automatically update selected playlists only. With this option, iTunes automatically copies the playlists you have selected to the iPod when you connect it to the computer.
3) Manually manage songs and playlists. You can also choose to transfer music to the iPod manually. This allows you to drag and drop individual songs and playlists from iTunes to the iPod.

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