Using two computers with single Ipod

I have an IMac G5 which I have my main ITunes library of music on. I also have an IBook that I travel with and occassionally I download a disc of music onto that computer's Itunes. Then I want to download that disc to my Ipod but if I connect to the IBook I will lose everything except what's on the
IBook. Can I manage this in the "manuel mode" and how do I get to the manuel mode on the IBook since I have to plug in the IPod to get to preferences and indoing so would lose everthing! help

"Question: I have a computer at home and one at work. Can I update my iPod music collection from more than one computer?
Answer: Yes. When you first connect iPod to your computer, iPod recognizes that computer as its "home" computer. Each time you connect, iPod automatically downloads the music library stored on it. When you connect iPod to a different computer, iPod asks for permission before synchronizing with this music library. If you choose Auto-sync, iPod recognizes the second computer as its home computer and breaks the link with the original computer. If you do not choose Auto-sync, iPod switches to manual update mode, allowing you to selectively drag songs, albums, or playlists from the second computer to your iPod.
Synchronization occurs only in one direction, from your computer to your iPod. This means you cannot transfer music, automatically or manually, from your iPod to a computer, and you cannot use iPod to copy a music library from one computer to another. But, if you legally are allowed to copy music files, you can configure your iPod as a hard disk to move music files."

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