My computer crashed and I need to reset up my phone.  Iphone 3 running software Version 4.2.1

My computer crashed and I need to reset up my phone.  I do not have a backup.  Iphone 3 running software Version 4.2.1
After researching this, I understand that I will need to reload iTunes on a new computer, deactivate the prior computer and authorize the new computer with iTunes. I can then restore any apps and music purchased through iTunes. (Insert Question 1 Here.) Then Sync the phone with the new account, taking care to do it manually so as not to overwrite the information on the phone.  This should restore the apps and music to my phone. (Insert Question 2 Here.) This process will not restore photos (Insert Question 3 Here.) I would like to over write my current phone calendar (start fresh remove all appointments) and have it sync with a different iTunes.  (Insert Question 4 Here) .
Am I forgetting anything or misunderstanding anything?   Thank You!
Question 1:  Apple help states that you can download previous purchases directly to phone with iOS4.3.3.  Then later states that iOS 5 or later is required for iPhone (CDMA Model).  ON this page http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519  I am still running Version 4.2.1 on my iPhone 3. Will this cause difficulty with restoring apps and music (purchased through iTunes) to my phone? 
Question 2:  What happens to data stored in the apps within the phone?  Like password information stored in Splash ID, Files Stored in Air Sharing, or photos stored in a separate app (not the standard photo library)?
Question 3:  Will the photos in my iPhone standard library be deleted when I sync?  Does anyone know of a way to save them other than emailing them to the computer, prior to syncing?
Question 4:  Is it possible to have my calendar and contacts sync at my office computer and have the other items sync to my personal home computer?  How does that affect my restore process? I want to ensure the contacts are NOT deleted, but I want the calendar to be overwritten and start fresh.

The software update process does not touch any user data or settings. Fact is, merely updating your software should not have deleted your contacts. Something else is going on here. First of all, the only signed firmware available for your phone is iOS 4.3. So, how were you able to update to iOS 4.2.1, since that is no longer available from Apple? First thing done when you update software is an iPhone backup. Included in that backup are your contacts. Connect your phone, iTunes running, DO NOT SYNC, right-click your phone in the left device pane & select "Restore from Backup". Select the backup made when you started to update your phone. Note: this will also install iOS 4.3 on your phone.

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