ibook Model # M6497

I was trying to download updates for my ibook but it told me the "Start-Up" drive was full and some files needed to be removed. I followed some bad advice: During boot-up, I held down the "Options" key which allowed me to switch from 10.3.4 OS to OS 9. Bad idea! Now, the ibook will not boot up. I get a gray screen with an icon that looks like a floppy disc with a question mark inside it. It runs for a few minutes, then shuts down. How do I correct this?
Ibook Model # M6497.
Thanks!
Sam

Suggestions

I followed your suggestions and have been able to get it on the OS-X startup folder but it won't open it. I agree with you that the O9 is probably corrupt. When it tries to boot from there, I can hear a clicking sound, which, in a normal rig, usually indicates that the HD is dead. Any other ideas on how I can force this OS-X folder to open?
Thanks in advance!
Sam

Thanks

Thanks for your help. I guess this one is trash.
Sam