Disk stuck in computer and it wont boot to OS X.

I have a 2006 Mac Mini running snow leopard, Modle# A1176(not sure if this is needed). I started to install windows 7 onto my mac mini via bootcamp.  went to a black screen that said
1.
2.
Select CD-ROM Boot Type
I googled the problem and found this thred that said that said the computer displays that message when it is 64-Bit disc, which i did put a 64- disc in. this is all fine because I have a 32-Bit win7 disc. the Problem is the computer wont boot back up into OS X so i can eject the disc and put the other one in. i have google how to take the disc out, I have tried holding the mouse down to eject the disc on boot up. i have tried holding down command to see if i could boot up to osx i also tried this with control and option keys. help how do i boot back into OS X or get the disc out! HELP!!

Can you see your Macintosh HD in the Startup Manager if you startup holding the Option key?
Noting that: you may need to use a USB keyboard if your using a wireless one and it has become unpaired.
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