I have a Dell UltraSharp 1800FP monitor that I want to connect to my Toshiba Satellite Pro laptop. Do I need a Dell driver installed on my laptop and then configure the Dell as an external monitor?

I had a look on the Dell Support site for you monitor drivers but couldn't find any. Dell has recently launched a Dell Driver Manager to search your system and provide you the correct driver for your device. Unfortunately I could only find FAQ's regarding the Dell download manager and not the download itself. Go to the Dell Support site and try the service tag option and see if that helps.

Yes rembrandt was correct me too visited the dell site but we only find the service manager FAQ's can't get the solution for your problem.

here is the link to download dell download manager Dell Driver Download Manager - DELL COMMUNITY

and here is the direct link to get to the faqs section Download Manager FAQs

hey xpnpix u made my work so easy i am very much upset by searching for the direct link thanks a lot