Help - how to Eject DVD/CD in mini?

Hi all
I got my new mini last week
I use it as HTPC only with the apple remote (no keyboard or mouse).
I need help with - how to eject DVD/CD in mini?
Thx for the help
Benzi

If you press the Menu button of the Apple Remote, a Screen should come up with one of the choices being DVD. Use the Remote's "wheel" to choose DVD and then press the center button. The next window has a choice to Eject the DVD.
Music CDs work the same way, except substitute the word CD for DVD in the previous paragraph. The Eject option will be the last option at the bottom of the album list.
Or does this not work for you?
Please remember that you can only use standard size DVDs and CDs. Don't insert any of the smaller 80mm ones.

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