Manually Edit Songs On iTunes

Hey,
Is there a way to change the setting to where I can Manually Edit Songs for when I upload my iPod, without having to connect the iPod to the computer?
I had a problem where my entire Library got erased, but all those songs are still on my iPod, so if I were to connect it to the computer it would automatically begin to upload the current library but in doing so it would then empty out everything I have on my iPod. So to avoid that I was told I need to change the setting to where I can manually control the updates. But the only way I know how to do that is by connecting the ipod then going to preferences and doing it there... the problem with that is if I connected my ipod right now it would automatically update the current library which is empty, thus it would erase everything I still have.

yea sorry about that...I hesitated on writing that opening paragraph because it might cause some confusion ....
ok...
I would rather have it updated automatically as soon as I connect my iPod... unfortunately I cannot. My library got erased and if I were to connect the iPod now (since its still set to auto update) it would clear everything I have on my iPod now. So, what I was told to do was set the "update iPod" to manual so if I wanted to upload anything new I would have to do it myself. My problem is I only know the way to set it to manual by connecting the iPod then going to Edit > Preferences and doing it from there ..but again I need to avoid changing the setting by connecting my ipod at first ...i need to change it to manual then... connect the iPod. Does anyone know how I can do that.
Thanks in Advance I really Appreciate this..
- David

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