How can i transfer my current itunes library to my new 3GS?

Hey;
i would be grateful if anyone could help me transfer my current itunes library synced with my 1st gen Touch to my new (ordered) 16gb 3GS?
this probably seems like a stupid question but i am hardly an itunes expert!
thank-you...

If you don't switch your computer, just connect your phone and sync with itunes like you did with your old iphone. Your music, apps and other media content should be present in itunes.
If you bought some media using your phone, transfer your purchases before. Right click on your phone in the device list and choose transfer purchases.

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