IPod sync with two comuters

I want to sync my iPod with two different comuters. First I run the music librarry on my home computer and want additionaly sync with my work laptop the contact and calendar functions. Now if I connect to the laptop I get the message to reset my ipod.
Is there a known procedure availible to do so?
Thanks and merry christmas
HP & DELL   Windows XP Pro  

You can't sync an iPod from two computers, if you want to connect and use an iPod on more than one computer you need to change the update preference to "manually manage songs and videos"
Using iPod with Multiple computers
Managing content manually on iPod

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