Mighty Mouse not automatically connecting when its turned on????

My MacBook bluetooth is discoverable but the mouse will not auto connect when turned on. The green light underneath is giving 2 intermittent flashes.
I have tried re pairing the device but to no avail.
Thanks

Try replacing the batteries.
And try deleting this file: com.apple.Bluetooth.plist /Users/YourName/Library/Preferences. Drag that file from the Preferences folder to the Trash, empty the Trash and reboot.
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