User Guide
Kasa Cam Outdoor
© 2022 TP-Link 1910012997 REV1.0.0
Contents
About This Guide ··························································1
Introduction ·····································································2
Appearance ·····································································3
Set Up Your Camera ····················································4
Main Device Controls ·················································5
Set Schedules ································································6
Enable 24/7 Recording ··············································8
Check 24/7 Recording Videos ······························9
Turn On/O Spotlight Temporarily ···················· 10
Screen Recording ······················································ 11
Reset Your Kasa Cam Outdoor ··························25
Smart Actions - Motion Sensing ·······················28
Voice & Third-Party Support ·······························33
Authentication ·····························································37
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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to the Kasa Cam Outdoor and the Kasa app, as well as regulatory information.
Features available of this product and in Kasa Smart may vary by model and software version. Kasa Cam Outdoor and Kasa Smart availability may also
vary by region. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reect your actual experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following convention is used:
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Key information appears in teal, including management page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on.
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More Info
• Specications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
• Our Technical Support and troubleshooting information can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
• A TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/.
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Introduction
Kasa Cam Outdoor is designed to keep your home secure. A built-in siren and 2-way audio can scare away unwanted visitors. Day or night, rain or shine,
Kasa Cam Outdoor protects what you love most.
• 2K HD Video - Sharp and clear 4 MP high-resolution video delivers more delicate details.
• Full-Time Color - Enhance your security view with vivid colors even at night with the integrated spotlights.
• Starlight Night Vision - The highly-sensitive starlight sensor captures higher-quality images even in low-light conditions.
• Live View from Anywhere - See, hear, and talk like you’re there via your phone or any supported display.
• Weatherproof - With an IP65 rating, this camera will monitor in the rain and in high dust conditions.
• Cloud Storage Plans - Upgrade your Kasa Care subscription plan and enjoy video recordings for up to 30 days.
• Secure Local Storage - Save footage 24/7 on a microSD card*. Kasa supports up to 256GB microSD card.
*microSD not provided.
• Deter Strangers - Sound the siren to keep your home safe and secure from intruders.
• Watch on the Big Screen - Live stream video to your smartphone and Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant supported displays.
• Activity Zone - Set high activity zones to reduce false alarms and get smarter alerts to your phone.
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Appearance
Kasa Cam Outdoor has a system LED that changes color according to its status, a microphone, a USB cable, a microSD card slot, and a RESET button.
See the explanation below:
System LED
• Solid amber:
Rebooting
• Alternating amber and green:
Ready for setup
• Flashing red:
Connecting to Wi-Fi
• Flashing green:
Connected to Wi-Fi
• Solid green:
Bound to Cloud
• Flashing amber:
Resetting
Unit: mm
Provided mounting screws:
Speakers and Microphone
Built-in internal speakers and microphone protected by the waterproof membrane.
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Warning: Do NOT insert objects into the holes!
USB Cable
Connects the power adapter provided
to power the camera.
RESET Button
Note: Remove the cover rst
• Press and hold for 3 to 15 seconds:
Reenable setup mode
• Press and hold for over 15 seconds:
Reset to factory default settings
microSD Card Slot
Save recorded videos to the microSD
card.
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Set Up Your Camera
Follow the steps below to get started with your new camera.
Step 1. Download Kasa
Get the Kasa Smart app from the App Store
or Google Play, or by scanning the QR code
below.
Step 2. Log In
Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
If you don't have an account, create one rst.
Step 3. Start Setup
Tap the button and select Cameras >
Kasa Cam Outdoor (KC420WS). Follow app
instructions to set up and install the camera.
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Main Device Controls
After you successfully set up your Kasa Cam Outdoor, you will see the home page of the Kasa Smart app. Here you can view and manage all devices
that you've added to Kasa. Tap your camera to enter the live view page and further manage it.
Home Page
You can see all your Kasa devices listed in the Home
page.
Live View Page
Tap the camera in the Home page to enter the Live View page. Here you can
check live view video and activities detected by your camera.
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Set Schedules
Set schedules to automatically turn on/o your camera at set times according to your daily routine.
Note: When the camera is o, you cannot watch live view video.
1. Tap your camera in the Home page to
enter the live view page, and then tap .
2. Tap + on the top right corner. 3. Set a schedule to turn your camera on or
o.
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4. Tap Save and you'll see your schedule
listed in the Schedule Page. You can add
more schedules following the same steps.
5. You can turn o your schedule any time
at the Schedule page.
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Enable 24/7 Recording
When 24/7 Recording is enabled, your camera will record every minute of every day so you'll never miss a
thing.
Note: You need to insert a microSD card rst.
In the live view page, tap then 24/7 Recording. You can enable or disabled the feature and check the storage of your microSD card.
Encryption: When enabled, all videos recorded to your SD card can only be read from this Kasa Cam Outdoor.
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Check 24/7 Recording Videos
The recorded videos are saved in the microSD card. You can check it in the app.
In the Live View page, tap . You will see recorded videos.
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Turn On/O Spotlight Temporarily
You can turn on/o spotlight temporarily in the Live View page. You can also customize the temporary
period in Device Settings.
In the Live View page, tap to turn on/o spotlight temporarily. To change the temporary period, go to Device Settings > Spotlight Settings.
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Screen Recording
Quickly record what interests you in Live View.
Note: This feature is currently exclusive to Kasa Care subscribers.
In the Live View page, tap to record the liev view. The clips will be save to Activity.
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1. In the live view page, tap to go to Device
Settings page.
2. Turn on or o the camera.
When Camera is turned o, it means privacy mode is enabled. You can turn the camera
o when you do not want your camera to stream live view and record videos.
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3. Edit device name.
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4. Set detection and sensitivity for recording videos.
Enable Detect Motion / Detect Person if you want your camera to record when motion / person is detected. Also set the sensitivity of detection.
Enable Listen for Sound if you want you camera to record when sound is detected and set its sensitivity.
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5. Enjoy cloud service.
Enable Cloud Services if you want to save the videos recorded by your camera to the cloud. Then subscribe to the Kasa Care plans to save videos to
the cloud. Kasa oers unlimited cloud storage.
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6. Choose whether to record audio.
Enable Record Audio if you want to also record sound during recording.
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7. Choose whether to receive notications.
Enable Person Detected / All Other Motion & Sound if you want to be notified when person / all other motion and sound is detected. You can also select
the time when you want to receive notications.
If you don't want to be bothered by frequent notications, enable Automatically Limit Notifications.
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8. Set activity zones.
Control what alerts you by creating multiple custom activity zones around areas that are important to you
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9. Choose the resolution for videos.
The highest quality looks better but requires faster internet connection and larger size for saving the videos.
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10. Choose whether to rotate the video.
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11. Set Day/Night Mode.
Choose the day/night mode you want, i.e., when you want the night vision to be on. You can choose Auto to turn on night mode automatically in low light
conditions and turn off in daylight.
If you choose Auto or Night Mode, you can customize the night vision effect - only infrared vision, or full color vision, or smart night vision that switches
from infrared to full color when motion is detected.
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12. Spotlight settings.
You can temporarily turn on/o the spotlight in Live View. Here you can customzie the temporary period.
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13. Set siren to scare away intruders.
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14. Turn on/o Status LED.
Turn on or off the status LED on the camera.
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Reset Your Kasa Cam Outdoor
TP-Link provides three methods to reset your Kasa Cam Outdoor.
Method 1
Remove the cover.
Use a pin to press and hold the Reset button for 3-15s to reset Wi-Fi connection.
Use a pin to press and hold the Reset button for over 15s to restore to factory default settings. .
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Method 2
Swipe left your camera on the Devices page and tap Delete. Then tap Remove Device. Your camera will be removed from your Kasa account and
restored to factory settings.
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Method 3
Tap your camera and go to the Devices Settings page. Then tap Remove Device in the bottom. Your camera will be removed from your Kasa account
and restored to factory settings.
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Smart Actions - Motion Sensing
Smart Actions is a function provided that allows device interconnections and home automations. With Smart Actions, your Kasa devices can work
together to create a smarter smart home. From the moment you wake up to the moment you drift asleep, Smart Actions make your home safer and
more comfortable. There are four types of smart actions. For your Kasa Cam Outdoor, you can set Motion Sensing action.
1. Tap at the bottom, then tap Add
an Action.
2. Select an automation type for your Smart
Actions. Here we choose Motion Sensing.
Motion Sensing: Take actions when a Kasa camera
senses a motion.
Control With a Switch: Extend the Smart Switch
control to other Kasa Smart devices. Turn on/o a
group of devices with the Smart Switch all together.
Schedule a Scene: Schedule a “Scene” to be turned
on automatically at the time specied.
Auto-o Timer: Whenever a smart device is turned
on, turn it o after the designated amount of time.
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1. Tap Motion Sensing. 2. Select your camera and plug.
Congure Motion Sensing if you also have another Kasa smart device
E.g. I want to turn on light (which is pluged into a Kasa smart plug) when my camera senses a motion.
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3. Set the time when you want the action to run. You can choose Always or tap Custom to choose time according to your needs.
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4. (Optional) Set an auto-o timer then tap Complete. Then your light will be turned o after the time you set.
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5. Name your action for easy identication. 6. The Smart Action is created successfully and displayed in the Smart
Actions list.
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Voice & Third-Party Support
Use the Kasa Smart app to pair your camera with Amazon Alexa or Google Home Assistant, and enjoy a full hands-free experience. Kasa helps manage
the rest of your smart home too, working with Samsung SmartThings to trigger changes when you arrive home or leave for the day.
Launch the Kasa Smart app. Go to the sidebar and tap Works with Kasa. You can choose Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant / IFTTT / Samsung
SmartThings for detailed instructions.
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1. Tap Amazon Alexa. 2. Tap Connect. 3. Sign in with your amazon account.
1. Set up Amazon Alexa
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3. After sign-in, tap LINK. 4. Your TP-Link ID has been successfully linked with your amazon account. You can stream the
camera videos to Amazon Echo Show or Fire TV using simple voice commands.
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1. Tap Google Assistant.
2. Follow instructions to connect your device to your Google Home.
Or nd the FAQ at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq/1534/.
2. Set up Google Assistant
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Authentication
FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: Kasa Cam Outdoor, 24/7 Recording
Model Number: KC420WS
Component Name Model FCC Identier number
AC Power Adapter A8-501000 NA
Responsible Party:
TP-Link USA Corporation
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
Website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6804
E-mail: [email protected]om
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
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2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.”
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards,
FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
Issue Date: 2022-01-18
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FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: AC Power Adapter
Model Number: A8-501000
Responsible Party:
TP-Link USA Corporation
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
Website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6804
E-mail: [email protected]om
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards,
FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
Issue Date: 2022-01-18
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CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)
2400MHz~2483.5MHz / 20dBm
No restrictions exist in the use of radio frequencies or frequency bands in all EU member states and EFTA countries.
EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU,
2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way
of health protection.
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.
UKCA Mark
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment
Regulations 2017.
The original UK declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/ukca
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Canadian Compliance Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-
exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être
installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Korea Warning Statements:
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
NCC Notice & BSMI Notice:
注意！
取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。
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低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
安全諮詢及注意事項
• 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
• 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
• 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
• 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。
• 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。
• 不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修，如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。
限用物質含有情況標示聲明書
設備名稱：
Equipment name
Kasa Cam Outdoor, 24/7 Recording
型號（型式）：
Type designation (Type)
KC420WS
單元
Unit
限用物質及其化學符號
Restricted substances and its chemical symbols
鉛
Lead
(Pb)
汞
Mercury
(Hg)
鎘
Cadmium
(Cd)
六價鉻
Hexavalent
chromium
(Cr+6)
多溴聯苯
Polybrominated
biphenyls
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
Polybrominated
diphenyl ethers
(PBDE)
PCB ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
外殼 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
電源供應器 — ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
其他及其配件 − ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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備考 1.〝超出 0.1 wt %〞及〝超出 0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值
Note 1：“Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance
exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.
備考 2.〝○〞係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。
Note 2：“○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value
of presence.
備考 3.〝−〞係指該項限用物質為排除項目。
Note 3：The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.
Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам,
що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України.
Safety Information
• Keep the device away from fire or hot environments. DO NOT immerse in water or any other liquid.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t
hesitate to contact us.
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Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to
improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
Warnings
• Operating Temperature: -20 ºC-43 ºC (-4°F-109°F)
• Operating Humidity: 10%-95%RH, Non-condensing
Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Symbol Explanation
DC voltage
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to
European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.
