Itunes preferences and ipod synching

so.
{i} changed prefs to synch ipod automatically when connected.
[ii] but removed songs from library that would prefer to save on ipod
[iii][a] so is there any way to change itunes preferences to synch ipod manually without actually plugging in an ipod (when the ipod section is chosen in prefs without connecting, the program smugly states "no ipod connected")
[iii]{b} or is it possible to connect ipod per de facto state of affairs [see {i}] sans a fatal song update (removing of same) it is preferred remain in ipod.
thanks in advance
ibookg4 Mac OS X (10.3.9) small harddrive, low ram

so. welcome to the discussions. yes.
How to Stop the iPod from Autosyncing (and Deleting My Music)
Follow the steps suggested in the above link. Then change prefs to manual.
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