How do I change operating system with new Apple keyboard?

I have a 6 year old IMac. I received a new Apple keyword. Now when I start up and press the option key  I am no longer given the option to choose between Apple(Snow-Leopard) and Window (XP) partition.
I was given instructions about going into Systems Preference-Start-up disc to choose Windows and restarting. That works. To get back to Macintosh I need to do something similar in Windows.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks

Try rEFIt http://refit.sourceforge.net/ as a Boot-Manager/-Menu.
Stefan

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