ipod/itunes problem (1 Viewer)

[_trickster_]

So everytime i try and sync my ipod, it doesnt recognise it and tells me to restore it to factory settings

if i do, it works, after syncing a couple thousand songs and tv shows and such
thats the problem

how do i get it to not be shit and act normal instead of making me download the restore thing and waiting 2 hours for all my shit to sync again?

 

[Omnipotence]

Manually manage Ipod.

If you have iTunes 7 or later*, follow these instructions:
1.Connect the device to your computer.
2.Open iTunes.
3.Select iPhone, iPad, or iPod in the Devices list.
4.Click the Summary tab and select "Manually manage music and videos".
5.Click Apply.
6.Even when you have enabled manual management, you can still sync some content automatically. Select any content tab, such as Video, to enable automatic syncing for that type of content.