Closed lid mode not working

Hello all.
I have a 17" Macbook Pro core2duo and I recentley bought the Apple DVI to video adaptor
see http://store.apple.com/133-622/WebObjects/australiastore?productLearnMore=M9267G /A
However when i plug in a USB mouse, keyboard, and the cable and connected to the TV and close the lid, the display just dies.
Any help would be appreciated. And the keyboard I am using is a wireless one, but it is through USB, and the mouse is still wired USB.
Also is it possible to just use my existing Bluetooth Mighty Mouse instead of they keyboard and other mouse, as all i want do is use Front Row when i connect the MacBook to a TV.
Cheers

I think you're doing things in the wrong order ...
To operate your portable computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed:
1. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your portable.
2. Connect the power adapter to the portable and a power outlet.
3. Close the portable display to put the computer to sleep.
4. Connect your portable to an external display.
5. Wait a few seconds and then press any key on the external keyboard to wake the portable.

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