When restoring the iPhone 4, how do I prevent downloading iOS 5?

iTunes downloaded the updated iOS 5 software yesterday.  I need to restore my iPhone 4 but I don't want the updated operating system.  How do I prevent/decline this from happening when restoring my iPhone 4 to factory settings?

There is no 3rd gen 8gb ipod touch.  Apple did not make one.
You have a second gen.  it wiull only go to 4.2.1
Sorry.

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