TS3048 how to turn on bluetooth when you only have a wireless mouse and keyboard

How can you turn on the Bluetooth when you only have a wireless mouse and keyboard?

Hello:
Read this (the part about OS X not allowing Bluetooth to be turned off unless a USB mouse is connected):
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3048?viewlocale=en_US
I have an old USB mouse available in case something happens to my BT mouse.
Barry

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You may find the troubleshooting steps in the article below helpful.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3048
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Barry: What do you mean with "making devices favorites"?
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Message was edited by: Barry Hemphill

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