Other brands of monitors I've used (Samsung, Dell) simply have an adjustment system that doesn't require a locking pin. The best solution is probably to just mo

Other brands of monitors I've used (Samsung, Dell) simply have an adjustment system that doesn't require a locking pin. The best solution is probably to just move away from that design which might be mechanically valid but doesn't seem to be obvious to the consumer. Other companies ship the base not attached to the display which requires more user setup but is also more obvious. I can't really think of any plus sides to using the pin at all. Ignoring that and looking at the problem objectively I'd guess most people don't need a manual or even a "quick start" guide to connect a monitor and completely ignore it. Just put a big 8x11 sized sheet of paper over the front of the display that simply says "READ FIRST: REMOVE BLUE PIN" so it's impossible to ignore. Even if you quickly glance at it while ripping into the packaging you have time to process the information without the added clutter of teaching people how to plugin a power cable or press the ON button.