Bluetooth keyboard (white) connection problems...

Hi
When I switch my iMac on, I cannot use my BT keyboard. It does not appear in the Bluetooth menu. However, if I set up a new device, I am able to use my keyboard again by going into the Bluetooth Setup Assistant, selecting keyboard and then entering the number. The keyboard is then discoverable again, until next time I turn on my iMac.
Very frustrating!!
As the keyboard works fine after using the Setup Assistant, I guess this is a software issue?
This only appeared to be a problem after installing 10.4.8. and security update & daylight saving update.
Anyone got any more ideas?
Also, as another issue. Occasionaly my mouse re-names itself to one of the user account names. Does anyone have any solutions to this? It's not a great problem, as the mouse works, just interested if others have noticed the same.
Phil
PS. I am using an old USB keyboard in the meantime, just to keep me going. I have 5 user accounts on my iMac, so I need a keyboard to log in.
PPS. Does anyone know if Apple are dealing with this?

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