How to restore macbook pro 10.7.2 to factory settings .. disk utility what to erase?

how to restore macbook pro 10.7.2 to original settings .. step by step.. in the disk utility what to erase?

If the computer came with OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard installed,
you have to erase the drive and install OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.
You can buy 10.6 Snow Leopard disc from Apple Store for 20 dollars;
Apple Store: 1-800-692-7753.
Best.

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If it didn't come with DVDs:
1. Press Command, Option and R keys when your computer starts and open Disk Utility.
2. Select Macintosh HD in the sidebar and erase the disk.
3. Install Mac OS X.
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http://pondini.org/OSX/RecoveryHD.html
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I attached two pictures, and hope the information would be helpful.
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source of info: http://www.maclife.com/article/howtos/how_boot_lion%E2%80%99s_recovery_mode
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