How to restore disk on Satellite A300-1AL

Hi, I have Satellite A300-1AL with Windows Vista Home Premium
I've bought this laptop with no recovery disk. Currently C drive is messed up(failed to install windows XP), How can I restore system from a pre-installed system on a hidden partition?

Try holding down the Zero key when turning on the laptop.
On my laptop, I need to time it properly, like this:
1) Hold 0 key
2) Turn on laptop
3) Release 0 key when the Toshiba logo appears
If the recovery partition is already gone, you can order a recovery disc from Toshiba

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