How do I restart the set up procedure

I woud like to reset the set up process on my new Macbook Air.  I did not have a usable WiFi connection on 1st two attempts.  After which it starts up with the normal windows.  I would like to start over and set it up properly with itunes and icloud settings.  thanks.

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
I recommend you to erase the disk and reinstall OS X again, so you will be able to set up OS X again. To do it, first press Command and R keys while your Mac is starting. Then, open Disk Utility, choose Macintosh HD in the sidebar, go to Erase tab and erase the drive. Finally, close Disk Utility and install OS X.
If you don't want to reinstall OS X, you can set up your Mac again without reinstalling Mac OS X. To do it, press Command and S keys while your Mac is starting, and copy these commands one by one:
/sbin/mount -uw /
rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone
reboot
The next time you start your Mac, Setup Assistant will appear. Note that with this method you will have two users, so if you don't want the first one, open System Preferences > Users & Groups, choose it in the sidebar and press the - button to delete it

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