Zen Micro - Listen to radio whilst charging through USB cab

'Lo all, as title, I'm at work just now, my battery is flat and I'd like to listen to the radio while my Zen charges, can I do this somehow?
TIA

Internet Explorer (this includes going through files), Windows Media Player and Zen Media Explorer will cause the player to be in docked mode. Make sure you're not in any of these and you should be able listen to music while charging.

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... when disconected from the PC it's working fineMessage Edited by jaf089 on 02-25-2005 06:53 PM

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Take the mint tin, trace it onto the back of a peice of foam (the white plasticy side)
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