Wireless keyboard disconects IR wirless mouse

I bought a new Mac Bluetooth wireless keyboad and when I connect the new keyboard, the Logitech IR mouse is dead. Using the keyboard without a mouse suggests using the number keyboard but this keyboard is a simple design with no number keypad. Resetting the IR mouse does not bring it back on line. I can't use this wireles keyboard without a mouse. It seems to be a step backwards with no mouse access. Is this the Apple way of getting you to buy a Bluetooth mouse too? Thanks.
Eric

I found that if I sue the Apple USB mouse connected via the USB port on the USB Mac keyboard that I can use the wireless keyboard with the "Mac Mighty Mouse". So that will work for this problem. Thanks,
Eric

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