Help! - stuck in Windows partition!

I tried to install a Windows partition on a brand new iMac using Boot Camp and Windows 7. Windows 7 installed OK, but the next step, namely the installation of Windows support software, including I assume Boot Camp itself, simply hasn't happened. I am now stuck in a small Windows partition of a 3TB hard disk with no apparent way out - I've already tried powering down and then up.
Suggestions?

The Windows support software should be downloaded before installing Windows, and it's installed after installing Windows.
To start up in OS X, hold the Option (Alt) key while your iMac is starting up until you see all bootable devices on the display. Select Macintosh HD, and if you want to start up always in OS X, open System Preferences > Startup Disk, and choose Macintosh HD.
Open Boot Camp Assistant (in /Applications/Utilities), mark the box to download the Windows support software and follow the steps. When it has finished, restart, hold the Option (Alt) key while your iMac is starting, choose your Windows partition and install the Windows support software

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