Can't wake mini w/ wireless keyboard/mouse!!

My new mini is great, but when it sleeps I can't wake it up! I'm supposed to be able to hit any key or move the mouse to wake it up, but nothing happens. I'm using a Gyration cordless keyboard and mouse. They seem to work fine when the mini's awake, but once it sleeps, there's no way to wake it back up without hooking up a corded keyboard.
Any suggestions?
TIA!
Keith

Thanks for the replies!
Repeated entries (on any key) don't work. I don't see a power key on the wireless keyboard. Originally, the "Allow Bluetooth devices to wake this computer" was unchecked, but checking it doesn't seem to have helped (I'm pretty sure the Gyration keyboard & mouse aren't Bluetooth equipment).
The mouse & keyboard share one receiver in a USB port. The Gyration equipment has never successfully awakened the computer, but I've only had it one day. This is also my first day using the peripherals. My wife used them in her classroom and said they were o.k. She no longer needs them, so I figured I'd try them w/ the mini. I'm hoping to find a better solution than unplugging the receiver every time the computer goes to sleep.
Any more ideas?
Keith

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