My ipod wont UPDATE when i plug it into my computer! please help!

when i plug my ipopd into my computer it says ipod is updated but it doesnt update my new songs that i bought! now i got my old songs and i want my new ones on there but nothing works. PLEASE HELP ME!
ipod video   Windows XP  

Set the iPod to sync manually, and then drag the songs you want transferred to it onto the iPod in the iTunes source list. If you get any error messages, post back with the text of those messages; following these instructions may be necessary.
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