How do I restart under Mac OS when Mini is configured to boot in Windows?

I have a dual core Mac Mini, running both Windows and MacOS (under Boot Camp).
Today, Father Christmas gave me an Apple Airport.
However, I cannot install the software on the Apple side because the dealer has configured the Mini to boot up in Windows.
The Airport software gets to a point where it tells you to restart the computer to finalise installation. The trouble is, the Mini restarts as Windows which effectively aborts the installation.
I have tried restarting with the options key held down (which is how you get the Mini to start up as a Mac) but it interferes with the installation and effectively tries to get you to start again.
Is there another way to restart the machine without interrupting the software installation?

"I have a dual core Mac Mini, running both Windows and MacOS (under Boot Camp)."
Hold down the option key when booting the computer or post your question in the Boot Camp discussions:
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1165

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