Reformatting my computer and itunes on manual mode

I need to reformat my computer and I want to save my files onto my ipod. i currently have it set on manual mode because I don't store my music on my computer, only on my ipod.
If I reformat my computer and reinstall everything, will Itunes be set back to automatic mode, so that when I plug in my ipod it will erase everything?
Or am i safe to uninstall everything/reformat, and then reinstall itunes and plug in my ipod and have everything still on my ipod?
thanks.

The setting is iPod-based, so as long as you read every dialog box when you reinstall, you should be OK.
May I suggest backing the music up to somehwere other than the iPod? Safety, is all.

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