Syncing problems from my 80MB Ipod to my library

I am new to Ipods so I am hoping this is an easy question. When I plug my Ipod into the computer, click on the Music tab for my Ipod and then click on the Sync music box I get a warning message that says: "Are you sure you want to sync music? All existing content on the iPod will be removed and replaced with songs in my library" The problem is that I don't want to loose the songs on the iPod, I would like to sync them both and keep all the songs. Any ideas on how to get around this would be appreciated. Thanks for the help.

If your iPod has songs on it that are not in iTunes then you can't auto Sync, you have to operate your iPod in manual mode. You can only Sync iTunes and the iPod if you keep all your music on your computer.
For info:
The iPod offers three ways to transfer music from your computer. You can select one of the following update modes from the iPod Preferences.
iTunes 7
Connect your iPod to your computer and when it appears in the Source list click on it to show the preference tabs in the main pane. Choose one of the following options and click "Apply".
1) Sync Music - All songs and Playlists. This is the default mode, in which your entire music library, including playlists, is automatically synced to your iPod. If the music library on your computer exceeds the iPod storage capacity, you are prompted to select a different update method. You'll find this in the Music Tab.
2) Sync Music - Selected playlists. With this option, iTunes automatically copies the playlists you have selected to the iPod when you connect it to the computer. You'll find this in the Music Tab.
3) Manually manage music and videos. You can also choose to transfer music to the iPod manually. This allows you to drag and drop individual songs and playlists from iTunes to the iPod. You'll find this in the Summary Tab.
Note: When changing from automatic to manual, check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button. Don't uncheck Sync Music it will be unchecked by default when you choose the manual setting.
As you are new to iPods, you'll find these links useful:
iPod Fast Start: New User's Guide to iPod
iPod 101
iPod Higher Learning
iPod FAQ
iTunes for Windows hot tips

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