Time-based turning off of bluetooth keyboard

I'm using an Apple bluetooth keyboard with my iMac. If I forget to manually turn off the keyboard, the batteries in it drain 20% overnight. Is there no setting that says: Turn off the keyboard if there's no activity for 5 minutes? I notice that Windows 7 allows me to do this, even for my Apple keyboard (since I'm running W7 on my mac). Thanks.

No, there's no announcement when it sleeps, only when it connects/disconnects.
Here is Apple's description:
The Apple Wireless Keyboard requires just two AA batteries — one less than the previous model. And its intelligent power management system conserves battery life. So when you’re not using the keyboard, it automatically powers down. The instant you start typing, it turns back on. Use the on/off switch when you're away from your computer for a long time.
Regards
Captfred

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