HT204150 how do I restore contacts I deleted by mistake?

I had created custom contact lists and wanted to replace them with new contacts so I deleted them. For some reason, in doing so my master contact list evaporated. Is there a way to restore them? Or is there a way to restore settings on a mac like I used to do on my pc? I'm screwed and can really use a friendly hand.
Robert

See: http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11103
Should be as simple as opening the Address Book / Contacts app, then seleting Enter Time Machine from the TimeMachine menu, and going back to the ones you want to restore.
I've not actually tried this, as I've never lost my contacts, but I just tried up to clicking the Restore button to test.

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