Macbook Air with lion complete reset

I just purchase a 2011 Macbook Air from a friend.  I would like to do a complete reset of Lion to start over as-new.  What is the easiest way to accomplish this?

Stefan,
I already followed those instructions prior to posting my question.  It said it completed the installation (after about 2 hours) but when it completed and restarted all software and settings remained as they were before the installation.
What I am hoping to do is have the computer as-new where the first time you turn on the computer you get the video and it walks you thru the initial setup and registration.
Do you know how I can accomplish this?  Please let me know.
Thank you for your help,
Tony

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