Backup to new iphone

I am upgrading from 3G to 3Gs. How will all my content-apps, songs,passwords,email settings, etc.. be transferred to the new phone. Will I need to "recover" from a backup. If so, where is the backup and/or how does that happen? Automatically? Will I just change the SIM card into my new phone?
Thanks
Allen

Should be automatic. Just be sure you allow enough time, IOW do not be in a hurry. Depending upon how much data you have to move, it can take a while. So I would suggest doing this when you have a couple of hours free and not trying to jam it into a 30-minute lunch break.

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