TS1440 I do not have a os x installation disk.

What do I do?

Then, as suggested, boot into the Recovery HD, and reinstall. I strongly suggest that you try to capture the installer app after it downloads. Then, you can make your own bootable install disc with the enclosed InstallESD.dmg; thus, precluding wasting resources using the default restore process. Details at http://www.macworld.com/article/1165337/create_a_bootable_lion_install_drive_for _newer_macs.html

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