Why does a ringtone sync want to remove all my music and video

I downloaed an app to make a ringtone from my music on my iphone 4
I made the ringtone and got it onto the desktop of my laptop then into the itunes ringtones folder but if i try to then sync it onto the iphone i am prompted that it will remove all the music and video from the iphone.
What setting do i have here that won't allow me to add a ringtone sync without clearing my iphone?
If its not a setting how do i get around it?

Thanks very much
I've just realised what a nugget I've been for not just trying that last night.
I drag and drop all my music and video so why not drag and drop this also.
I would be merciless in my teasing of someone for this very thing so feel free to give it to me loads.

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