Charging Zen V from universal power adap

My children have each a zen V, which easliy charges from the USB on the PC. However, I did an attempt to chrage with my uni'versal usb power supply which I use for my cell-phone pda (which of course is also possible to charge from the usb on the pc) with no success. Also tried the Hama one in the shop, as Creative must be ordered..., didn't work any better.
Anyone has an idea what causes it, and what can be done?
I have one idea, that the zen V needs some kind of signal through more than two leaders, which may have been designed into the Creative Power adapters... (not unlike the apple strategy...)
Also heard a theory that the power should give enough milliamps, but I'm sure that my i-mate has more to give than the pc-usb anyway, and also, I guess the Uni'versal Serial Bus standard must also be met...
Anyone knows?

Although I couldn't tell you about the specifics, you are generally better off using the adapter from the brand of electronics you have. I was just surfing the net, and Wal-Mart has the Creative Zen Uni'versal Adapter for around 25 dollars. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...duct_id=542752?I will be buying this adapter when I get my Zen Vision M from Staples. (I have a $00 gift card from work that is redeemable at Staples!)? From what I have gathered on this board, you are much better off using a wall plug in charger rather than using the USB to charge.

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