Getting tablet into recovery mode?

I have heard two methods
1. Hold the power key and up volume key down untill you get recovery and...
2. Hold the power key and volume up and down at the same time ... neither of these methods has worked for me can anyone give me a reason why it does not......?

Just what happens when you try to restore via itunes?
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
Try DFU mode and then restore
  How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
Try on another cable and computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
  Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar                              

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