how to add music content to iphone without erasing what's already there?

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how to add music content to iphone without erasing what's already there?

I'd like to add some music to my iphone without erasing what's already there, but can't see how. in iTunes Devices (on computer) I select the summary pane, I check "manually manage music and videos". and "sync only selected songs and videos. "Automatic Sync" is not selected. Then in the music pane, "Sync Music" is the only box that can be checked. When I check that, I get another box that says "all existing content on iphone will be removed and replaced with songs and playlists from your iTunes library. Can anybody shed some light here?
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paul

macbook pro, Mac OS X (10.5)

Posted on Jan 26, 2008 3:31 PM

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hexonxonx

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Jan 26, 2008 3:37 PM in response to sky clad

If you have manually manage music and videos checked and have disabled sync automatically, you can now drag and drop videos right onto the iPhone in iTunes. You can also delete songs and videos right from the iPhone in iTunes. Just click on the iPhone in the left pane, hit the music folder and drag and drop all you want and delete all you want.

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sky clad Author

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Jan 26, 2008 3:44 PM in response to hexonxonx

Hey, it works! just goes to show you it's often the simplest answer that creates the biggest mystery. Thanks!

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hexonxonx

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Jan 26, 2008 3:45 PM in response to sky clad

Glad it works for you! They keep making this iPhone thing better and better with each update. Enjoy!

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