Wireless MM,keep forgetting to close flap on bottom-am I wasting batteries?

Hi I'm new to Mac so please be gentle!!
When I shut down my iMac I keep forgetting to close the flap on my Wireless Mighty Mouse. I know your supposed to do this to switch off the MM.
Am I wasting batteries by not doing this? as I say the iMac is shut down and the Mm is not moved?
Should I close the flap everytime Im finished? what about when you go into sleep mode? should you close the flap/switch off Mm then as well?
cheers

Hello loc-man:
Here comes a gentle reply!
Apple wireless devices go into a very low power mode after a brief period of non-use. I never shut mine off unless I am shutting the computer down (only done when I am gone for several days).
Something I have found to be helpful is using rechargeable batteries. I use 2650 Duracell ones and I have an Energizer 15 minute recharger (both obtained very reasonably on eBay). In that way, I am never more than 15 minutes away from new batteries and it is environmentally sensitive to boot.
Barry

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