How do I boot up from my install disk?

Hi,
What key do I hold down when I boot up? I have tried the option key and the shift key and those don't work. To get to my install disk, I put it in the CD, click on insall and then it restarts my computer for me.
Am I missing something? Is there another key to hold down?
Thanks!
Martha
eMac G4   Mac OS X (10.3.9)  

Thank you, it worked!!!! I had to use my apple keyboard though, I couldn't use my regular Logitech one but I'm so relieved that it worked.
eMac G4   Mac OS X (10.3.9)  

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