Lost music library on ipod; how to sync it back from music library?

somehow I lost all my music on my ipod, although the music is still in the library on desktop
tried clicking "transfer purchases" under device but that did not work. also couldn't manually move titles from library to device icon on the left while ipod was connected
how can I get my music back on the ipod from the library?
many thanks

Same way you got it there in the first place.
Either select the music to sync or manually manage the music.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPod_touch_3.1_UserGuide.pdf

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