Sync on new IMac Contacts,photos, music and all without erasing from Iphone

My old computer's motherboard damaged and I bought a new IMac, I want to sync with my new IMac and it says all information will be erased and replaced with new Itunes contents, how do I sync with my new Imac without loosing my contacts,photos, photo albums, music etc..?
Regards
Hariche

Welcome to the discussions,
Deselect automatic syncing and set up at least one contact and event on your Mac, this will give you the option to merge your calendar and contacts when your phone is restored from your backup.
To create this backup, connect your phone and backup manually by right clicking on your phone in the device list in itunes.
Transfer your purchases the same way.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414 and http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
Your phone will be wiped during your first sync and restored from the backup you made when you first connected.
Music and other media content can only be synced back if you bought it in the itunes store.
You'll have to use 3rd party software to be able to copy it back, search for touchcopy or similar programs.

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