How to transfer everything from my iPhone 3GS to the iPhone 5?

I have had the 3GS for 3 years and now I am finally updating! I am getting the iPhone 5. My question is how do I transfer everything (contacts, apps, pictures, music, texts etc) to the new iPhone 5. I have heard that if my 3GS has software when I pulg the 5 into iTunes the 5 will get the old software. Not sure if that is true or not. Never did this before so I def need help!
Thanks

whit1025 wrote:
...downloaded the most recent software, ...
that is not necessary...
Just do a backup of your 3Gs and then Plug your 5 in...
How to BackUp
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766

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