Using Genius with Songs on iPod but not in iTunes

Of all the music on my iPod, only about a third of it is also on my computer in iTunes. As far as I can tell, Genius only works with the music that is in iTunes. If I try to make a playlist with any song that is not in iTunes, then it can't do it.
Does anyone know if there is anyway to update Genius directly on the iPod, rather than just with iTunes?

can u get genius on an updated ipod or just the second generation?

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