How do I transfer from iPhone 3GS to iPhone 2G?

Trying to reactivate my old iPhone 2G because my 3GS has stopped working and is non responsive. All I can find is discussions from people trying to go from 2G to 3G or 3GS. I really need my cell phone working asap and I can't get this 2G to activate with my phone number (so I can make/receive calls, texts, etc.) I'm trying to save my self a trip into the apple store, but it's looking more and more like I'm going to have to go in there regardless.
I've tried to just plug it in and sync like I usually do, but it just updates it as a iPod touch basically. What do I need to do to get my old phone to recognize my phone number? What am I doing wrong?
I also just updated the 2G to 3.01, does that have anything to do with this? ARGH! I'm so frustrated! Please, any help would be greatly appreciated!

Did you transfer the sim card from the non-working 3GS to the 2G? Then do a restore.

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