Turn off sleep mode when closing MacBook

I used my flat screen TV as a monitor for the MacBook, but each time I closed the cover the MacBook goes into sleep mode. How do I shut this off, so it does not go to sleep mode when the cover is closed ?
Thanks.

There is no system setting for that. You can use an external keyboard and mouse and wake the MBP back up with the lid closed, that's 'clamshell mode'.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131
The only alternative would be a 3rd party hack like InsomniaX or SleepLess.

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