How do I re-set the old IPad to make it ready for a brand new user? Is it simply the Restore command in ITunes?

Purchased an IPad 2 and will be giving my first generation IPad to my wife. What is the easiest way to re-set the old IPad to make it ready for a new user?
Is it simply the Restore command in ITunes?

Do a full sync/ back up of the old one first.  Then you can sync the new one to the old backup.  When you are all ready, on the i pad, goto system . General . Reset.  and select erase all content.  Turns the old one into out of the box condition.

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