How do I restore a new mini to "factory default"?

Our new mini got a bit messed up when using the migration assistance from an old one that is having trouble. I'd rather just start from the beginning again, but I don't know how to restore it. I apologize ahead of time. It might be obvious if I look at it, but I'm trying to help a friend and I'm not sure what shipped with it.

You will need an Internet connection for either of the following methods.
Back up your system first unless you don't need anything on it.
Recovery Mode
Restart using the Command+R keys.
At the OS X Utilities Menu, use Disk Utility to erase your Macintosh HD.
Exit from Disk Utility and select Reinstall OS X which will download and install OS X Yosemite.
During Setup you can Migrate from your back up your user accounts, apps and data.
Internet Recovery
Restart into Internet Recovery (Command+Option+R) until you see a spinning globe. This will take a few minutes before you see the OS X Utilities Menu.
At the OS X Utilities Menu, use Disk Utility to erase your Macintosh HD.
Exit from Disk Utility and select Reinstall OS X which will download and install the version of OS X that shipped with the system (Lion, Mountain Lion, Mavericks or Yosemite). If the system shipped with an earlier version of OS X, you will need the installation DVD to install from instead of Command+Option+R.
During Setup you can Migrate from your back up your user accounts, apps and data.

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