How do I boot from CD/DVD drive

Hi
No one can seem to solve this problem!
My iBook wont allow me to boot from my install disc? tried 'c', open firmware password, system Pref/startup disc etc with no luck.
Everything is 100% genuine so using discs that were provided with iBook etc
Can anyone help cause I think I might top myself soon! ha ha
Regards

Have you tried starting your computer, login to your account, and then inserting the first startup disc like it was just any other disc?
Be sure you inserted the first disk, it has a number on it.
At that point, it should appear on your desktop, if you have that set in your Finder preferences. If not, then check the sidebar in a Finder window, though you would have to have it set in Finder preferences for it to show up there, too. If it doesn't show up in either place, then I'd suggest checking your Finder preferences.
If a window didn't automatically open once the disc was mounted, just open it like any other folder. There's a "Read Me" file in there that should help out. Essentially it comes down to double-clicking the installer on the disc, and that will tell you it's about to reboot. Click okay and just let it happen, don't bother with pressing any keys or touching the computer.
If that doesn't work, then you'll have to give more info, or just give up.

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