I wonder if...

Hi,
I wonder if i can access a hidden partition (which is created by partition magic) with a key combination while booting, and executing norton ghost 2003 located in this partition and back up using the ghost image file located in this partition ?
Actually, i'm trying to make a recovery console as in new notebook computers.
I think i have to make a change in master boot record and a few things like this, but don't know how.
Can you help me.
(I know that acronis true image has a capability like this but i want to do something by myself)
Regards...