Itunes- using another computer

Hi all,
I have been using my computer to sync and add songs onto my ipod,
however, I have switched to using a laptop and since using a different itunes.
How do I add songs onto my Ipod from my new itunes ( laptop) without deleting the songs belonging to the old itunes or adding songs from my other Itunes to my current one?
Thank you

You can use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on Windows with iTunes 7.3 installed hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys. On a Mac hold down the Option and Command (⌥ and ⌘ Apple) keys. This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer: iTunes 7.3 Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows
However the safest thing to do if you want to connect to multiple computers regularly is to change the update preference to "Manually manage music and videos":
Using iPod with Multiple computers
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Something else to be aware of when using an iPod in manual mode is that the "Do Not Disconnect" message will remain on the display until you physically eject the device. In that case use Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray on your desktop or check this link: Safely Disconnect IPod

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