Zen Micro wont charge via USB on first

Hey guys,
've had a look at alot of posts regarding charging Zen Micro's but none have thus far solved my problem.

I used to have a Zen Micro Photo but it broke and I've had it replaced with a Zen Micro (6GB) with firmware ..0

I have so far been unable to get my Zen to charge from a laptop. I have tried the following:
* Cleanup from Recovery mode
* Connect player whilst locked
* Removed and replaced battery
* Updated drivers on windows XP (my OS)
* Installed software on 2 laptops and had exact same results

My zen is now dead battery wise, when I plug it into the computer it turns on and gives my a screen that says Low Battery. Not once have I seen the charge symbol appear when it was connected to the laptop.

When I do connect it it is seen as a MTP device on windows, and now Creative MediaSource does not recognise it as connected.

I had similar problems with my Micro Photo but they worked themselves out somehow (I dont remember how), its getting really frustrating and I'd appreciate any help.

Cheers guys!

Maybe if it doesn't recognize it, you might have to install the software again (the CD that came with it).
-Sara

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Hi,
Can anyone help me. I have just purchased a Zen Micro and a Zen Touch. The Touch works fine. My wifes micro on the other hand is not - there was no charger in the box. I was under the impression that it can also charge using USB, but my machine (which is quite old btw - P4 650mhz Gateway) does not recognise it. Is it a problem with my machines USB, or is it more likely to be a problem with the Micro? I have purchased a Charger which should be around in the next couple of days (thinking it may need to be charged using a charger on the initial charge).
Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks in advance,
Steve

Do you know what firmware your wife's Micro has? (Check System > Information from the Micro's main menu to be sure.) Also, what Windows version (and service pack, if any) do you use?
Do you plan to use "to go" subscription services with the Micro? Current "to go" services include:
FYE Download Zone (US only)</LI>
HMV Digital (UK or Ireland)</LI>
Napster To Go (US, Canada, or UK)</LI>
Rhapsody To Go (US only)</LI>
Virgin Digital (UK only; US version doesn't support "to go")</LI>
Yahoo! Music Unlimited (US only)</LI>
For the Touch, did you install the drivers from the CD, or download the latest drivers from here? You probably should download the new driver (unless you have 2.x Micro firmware with WinXP SP or 2) to be sure it will support the Micro too.
Are you connecting the Micro directly to your PC, or thru a hub? If to the PC, is the USB connection you're using on the front or the back of the PC? It's best to connect to a USB jack on the back of the PC if possible, not to a front jack or hub (especially an unpowered hub which won't charge the Micro). It's also possible that the Micro has issues with your PC's USB configuration; you may need to buy a separate USB card (preferably USB 2.0--you probably have USB . jacks).Message Edited by RBBrittain on 09-05-2005 07:09 PM

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my zen micro has just recently been cting up. i have plugged it in for about 4 hours and not one batery cell has gained power. it says its charging but its not. the terminals of the batteries are touching so thats not the problem and it wont get off no battery left. any idea whats going on. all are welcme.thanks.

lilgrafx98,
Gi've TheFunnyMan suggestion a try. Also, you can try changing the player to Removable disk mode and see if it helps in charging.
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I've reacently discovered that my Zen Micro isn't charging any more, when I connect it to my computer (or any other computer for that matter). When it's connected, the battery indicator switches from battery-status to battery-charging - however, regardless of how long I let it charge, it shuts down immediately when the cable is unpluged. So it doesnt charge at all!
I'm having a bit trouble finding my regular charger, so I have a bit of a problem here..
Has anyone besides me experienced this? And they might have a solution?
P.S.
The USB port it is connected to has its own power supply, so its not that it doesnt get enough power..

i got the resolution.
rasta maybe the drivers haven't been installed. (but it's strange cuz it should have been recognized as an hard disk)
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. Click Start, (Settings), Control Panel, System, Hardware, and then Device Manager.
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If there is an error or a yellow exclamation mark next to the device, right click the player listing and select Update driver. (insert the CD and select "automatically detect" drivers from the CD)
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thx ssr for the suggestion. fortunately i'm living with someone who has a multimeter but unfortunately I'm not so great with this sort of electronical testing. I'm not exactly sure how to use one to test the usb end of the wall charger for the output voltage since the output end is so small but I couldn't get any reading. Also, I couldn't get a resistance on the input end so maybe that means that the wall charger may have shorted out. thx again for your help.

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I take it you are trying to charge from the A/C adapter? The easiest way to determine whether the problem is with the adapter or the player is to try charging your player via USB. In order to do this, connect your Touch to the computer via USB. The player will automatically turn on, so turn it back off (it won't charge via USB if the player is turned on). Also, your computer should be on. If it charges, than the problem is with the A/C adapter. If it doesn't charge, the problem is most likely with the player itself.
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How to Calibrate Your Mac, iPhone, or iPad Battery
http://www.macblend.com/how-to-calibrate-your-mac-iphone-or-ipad-battery/
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