One very frustrating thing about slot loading optical drives like the Mac Mini and the iMac have is figuring out how to eject a Bootable CD Like the Mac OSX install disc. One Way to eject the CD before it mounts, is to hold down the mouse button as you boot the computer.
Related: How do I create a bootable install disc from my OS X DVD?, Can You Eject Multiple Drives At Once?, Removed Windows 7 but Mac Mini still tries to boot to it, Firmware Passwords for Mac, Restart, Sleep and Shut Down Shortcuts.
Connect With MacMost
Subscribe at iTunes to the MacMost video podcast
Check out the free MacMost weekly email newsletter
Become a fan of MacMost on Facebook
Get Updates, News and Tips on Twitter
Get the Free MacMost App for the iPhone and iPod Touch