It's possible work with ZEN Micro 6Gb without battery

I would like to use the ZEN micro 6 Gb without battery, only plugged with the power adaptor ... it's possible?
Thanks a lot

Thanks <SPAN>Cat ,
I have a friend with ZEN 5 GB and tell me the same (like Muvo2) ... it's extrange because my generic power adapter charges the battery correctly, but when i remove the battery and try to work directly with the power adaptor don't work.
Please, I don't know if my problem it's my generic power adaptor ... anyboy have the ZEN Micro 6 Gb and can work with the player removing the battery and plugged it with the Creative ZEN Micro original power adaptor (not included with the product)?
Thanks

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