The charging status of the phone battery is shown on the phone display. The charging status of the spare battery is shown on the LED indicator on the stand - it will be red when charging, and green when charged. For best performance, it is recommended that you use the Compact Desktop Charging Stand with the Rapid Travel Charger ACP-9U. BCP-5 Belt Holster The Belt Holster lets you easily wear your phone. Tilt the phone and place it into the bottom of the holster, then press the top in firmly until you hear a click. To make or answer a call, remove the belt holster/phone assembly from your belt, and use the phone normally. When you need to remove the phone from the holster, gently press the release tab on top of the Belt Holster away from the phone and tilt the phone forward.