Computer in constant restart mode, restore disk & wireless keyboard problem

I am have been trying to restore my system to factory settings with my installation CD however I am encountering a huge difficulty. I ran the disk and the computer restarted, however when it booted up I was prompted to restart again. I have restarted several times and it always takes me back to the gray screen that again prompts me to start my computer again (the restore disk is still in the computer). The major problem that I am facing is that I have a wireless keyboard from Logitech that does not have an eject button on it. In addition all of the safe mode commands can not be used because the wireless keyboard does not work as fast as the computer needs it to.
I am hoping that someone could instruct me on what I commands I could put in once the "gray restart screen" comes up, or if the restore CD is permanently stuck in my computer until I can make it to an Apple store where someone can eject the CD for me.

Hello avon:
Try restarting while holding down the mouse.
Are you really using OS X 10.2?
Barry

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