IPod connected to other Computer

Hi guys
i lately tried to connect my iPod to my friends Computer. after doing this i opened iTunes and everything was fine except for one thing: eventhough all my files were listed and shown they were almost invisible, indicating me that i can't use or play them on this computer. i went home and tried the same procedure but this time i could play all my songs.
so is it that you can't play your songs on other computers except on ypur own or what?
thanks for your help
Pete

If you are seeing grey text when you look at the content and lock symbol at the bottom of the screen then your iPod is set to automatically update. If you want to access your iPod directly, play it through your iTunes, connect it to a second computer etc. you need to change the update method to "Manually manage music and videos" in the iPod preferences. For more detail see these tutorials:
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One thing to be aware of with manually updating is that the iPod also has to be manually ejected before the "Do Not Disconnect" message will go away. Safely disconnect iPod

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Hi guys
i lately tried to connect my iPod to my friends Computer. after doing this i opened iTunes and everything was fine except for one thing: eventhough all my files were listed and shown they were almost invisible, indicating me that i can't use or play them on this computer. i went home and tried the same procedure but this time i could play all my songs.
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thanks for your help
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