Nikon D5100: Charges battery over USB?

[_rubinho_]

Brought my new Nikon D5100 away over the weekend but forgot the battery charger! I do have the USB cable with me; can I charge it using this?

[ian in lancs]

Dont think so

[RobDickinson]

AFIK no SLR charges via usb.

Turn screen preview off and it will last longer.

[_rubinho_]

Confirmed, it definitely doesn't. Thanks for your replies.