Closed lid with Bluetooth Mouse

I would like to use my powerbook with the lid closed. I know to do this, you have to have a mouse and display connected before closing the lid, otherwise the powerbook will just go to sleep.
If I buy and use the Bluetooth mouse for this purpose, will it work, or does it have to be a corded mouse?
Also, if it will work, can I then turn the Mouse off when not using it, and then turn it back on to start working again or will the computer go to sleep when the mouse if turned off?
Thanks,
Bob

Yes a bluetooth mouse will work for this. All you have to do is first pair the mouse with the computer and connect the display. Then close the PowerBook to put it to sleep. Then just click the mouse to wake your computer back up. I would recommend an external keyboard as well, unless you have something else up your sleeve.
For you second question your PowerBook will not go to sleep when a bluetooth mouse or keyboard (or both) are turned off. They will simply not be functional but will reconnect after turning them on.
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