Brand New Zen 16GB/ synconized/charged...Blank scre

I see the blue light on the top of it, but cannot turn it on. While it was doing its very st charge, I *did* see the charge icon, then after a long while it vanished & went dark during syncronizing (transferring). When I took it out of the usb thingy, (After it was all done), I was set to go to Step 3 & nothing.
What to do?Message Edited by Rickenbacker on 0-04-20082:3 AM
Message Edited by Rickenbacker on 0-04-20082:3 AM

Listening to actual music now!
But before I go, are there any more quirks about this thing I oughta know about? This is my very st mp3 player ever.Message Edited by Rickenbacker on 0-04-200803:22 AM

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