Updating Ipod Without Removing Songs

Hi, I was wondering is there a way to add new songs to the ipod without removing the current songs on it? Because I think when I update the ipod, with different folders, the songs aren’t there anymore. The reason is that I want to delete some of the videos that are on my computer since they are already on my ipod.
Also, I will be using a new computer for 2 weeks, so I’ll be adding new songs from a new itunes….will this delete the present songs on the ipod even though they are not on the computer?
Thanks.

You need to change iTunes to manual updating rather than automatic. Then changes you make in iTunes will not be automatically made on your iPod. To make this change, mount the iPod and in iTunes either right-click on the iPod icon or go to the iPod Options at the bottom of the iTunes window.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you make a backup copy of any tracks or videos that you remove from iTunes before you delete them. Having content only on an iPod is not sufficiently reliable to risk.

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