Boot up 10.6.8 imac...start up disk stuck in disk drive

I shut down my imac...for 2 days...came back and it won't boot up...there is power and sound - I can hear it working but the screen in black...I put in a start up disk and held down C but now that disk is stuck in the computer ...and I can't eject it...any ideas how to proceed...most of my material is backed up...but it would be really great to get it back working...Any key strokes or tricks to get it...out of its loop? Sweetspirit

If it's still running force it to shut down by holding the power button in for about 6-10 seconds. Then restart while holding the mouse button down to eject the disc.

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Yosemite 10.10.1
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