DECT telephone Gigaset COMFORT 500

The Gigaset COMFORT 500 is a DECT cordless telephone designed for home and desk use, featuring a 2.2" colour display, caller ID, speakerphone and a phonebook that stores up to 200 contacts with three numbers each. The handset offers intuitive navigation, large illuminated keys, ECO DECT energy-saving and radiation-reduction features, and headset connection for hands-free use. The COMFORT 500A variant adds an integrated answering machine with up to 30 minutes recording time.

Advantages

The handset combines a timeless design with ergonomic handling and clear acoustics. A large high-contrast TFT display (44 x 35 mm) provides legible graphics and customizable backgrounds, jumbo digit mode and illuminated keypad for easy operation. Advanced call protection lets you blacklist up to 150 numbers, block anonymous callers, use time-controlled ringing and create a VIP list. The device supports expandable multi-handset setups (up to six handsets) and is compatible with Gigaset HX handsets.

Suitable for

• Home users who need an easy-to-use cordless phone
• Small home offices requiring speakerphone and headset connectivity
• Families who want shared contacts, VIP ringtones and baby-phone function
• Users who want call protection and time-controlled do-not-disturb periods

Key specifications

• Type: DECT telephone
• Display: 2.2" (44 x 35 mm) colour TFT
• Phonebook capacity: up to 200 contacts, 3 numbers per contact
• Speakerphone: Yes
• Caller ID: Yes
• Answering machine: COMFORT 500A model only, up to 30 min recording
• Expandable: up to 6 handsets; compatible with Gigaset HX handsets
• Weight (handset): 0.115 kg
• Product colours: Black, Silver

How to use

Switch on and register the handset to the base station following the quick start instructions. Use the menu and navigation keys to enter contacts into the phonebook or transfer numbers from the call log. Activate jumbo mode for larger digits while dialling. To set call protection, open the call protection menu to add numbers to the blacklist, enable anonymous call blocking or configure time-controlled ringing. For hands-free calls, connect a headset or use the integrated speakerphone. If using the COMFORT 500A, configure the answering machine, set recording length, and record a personal greeting via handset or base.

Recommendations

Place the base station centrally in your home to maximise DECT range, keep ECO DECT enabled to reduce transmission power in standby and during short-distance calls, register additional handsets where needed for mobility, and regularly back up important contacts or export them between handsets.