From hdd to ssd: what about os and all data?

Hello everybody.
I know there are a lot of discussion about it and i read lots of them,
But maybe because english is not my first language, i have some problems in understanding the right things to do.
Also, i am pretty new with mac world as i just have my mb pro since last november.
so i hope you can help me with easy words, thanks.
here's the list of what i have:
- MacBook Pro 2.5ghz, 4gb ram, 500gb hdd
- os x mavericks (installed 2 days ago)
- all my documents/photos/music in my MB Pro
... and:
- crucial ssd 480gb
- an external hd enclosure usb 3.0
- the 17 in 1 tool kit
What do i have to do first?
And how will i transfer/install the os x from hd to ssd? or it "remains" somewhiere in my MB Pro?
I know there is a link from crucial with the procedure for removing hd and installing ssd, is this all i have to do?
Really hope you can help me... thanks in advance!
F.

Follow these steps:
Make certain that you have your data backed up as a precaution.
Attach the SSD to the MBP and open Disk Utility>Erase.  Format the SSD to Mac OS Extended (Journaled).
Open Disk Utility>Restore and in the 'Source' field drag the internal HDD from the left hand column.
In the 'Destination' field, drag the SSD from the left hand column.
Click on the 'Restore' button.
Depending upon the amount of data, this process may take a couple of hours.
When finished, restart your MBP holding doen the OPTION key.  The display should show the internal HDD and the external SSD (yellow in color).  Click on the SSD and if it boots the MBP, the clone has been successful.
Perform the physical swap.  Your MBP should be ready to go.  All of your data will be on the SSD exactly as it was on the HDD.
Ciao.
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