Can't eject keyboard install disk

Hoping someone can help me. Bought my brand new Mac Mini yesterday with only a new LCD - as I planned to use old keyboard and mouse. However while setting up (didnt even get to power up stage!) discovered that old k/brd and mouse aren't USB so immediately rushed out and bought new ones (Microsoft Wireless). Initially Mac didnt recognise my keyboard so inserted install disk - all went well until it asked for restart. It shut down and half restarted - disk didnt, and wont, eject and nothing at all showing onscreen tho it does light up. What can I do? I desperately want to play with my new machine!!!!
Mac Mini 1.66 Mac OS X (10.4)

That will solve it. I had the same problem. Found out that there is an issue with Microsoft Wireless Keyboard and Mouse. Just plug in a usb mouse and restart while holding down the left click. The disk will eject and everything will work fine. I've been using the Microsoft keyboard and mouse since with no problems.

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