How do I create a OS X installation disk?

Hi, I ran disk utility today and recieved a message stating:
"This disk needs to be repaired. Start up your computer with another disk (such as your Mac OS X installation disc), and then use Disk Utility to repair this disk. I check the box my mid 2010 MacBook Pro came in and there is no disk. I am currently running OS X 10.6.8.
I have tried searching online to find instructions for creating or downloading a Mac OS X installation disk, but my search has not been sucessful.
Can someone please answer the following question: How do I create or where can I download the correct Mac OS X installation disk so that I can make the repair?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Dustin

Call Apple with your machines serial number/model name located under the Apple Menu > About This Mac > More Info.
What you need are the machine specific 10.6.x disks that came with your machine, this way you get the free iLife that comes on them as well as the hardware check.
If your machine was upgraded to 10.6 from 10.5, then you have to order the 10.6.3 disks from Apple's online store. It doesn't include the free iLife.
Search: Apple + snow leopard
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3046

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