Need to reinstall Vista -- What do I do?

I just ordered my recovery discs from Toshiba online... I need to reinstall Windows Vista to its default settings to get my laptop back in working order.  I'm new to this process and I'm not sure what I need to do...?  Do I have to wipe clean the hard drive FIRST?  If so, how do I do that?
Appreciate your help and expertise!
Thanks,
Dawn
P.S.  I have a Toshiba Satelite L305D-S5928.
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Your User's Guide for L305D-S5928  starting on page 60 fully explains the process.
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