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Invalid DIM shows up every time I try to execute a program on my calculator.. or do anything that isn't just normal math problems.. HELP!

I can't do anything on my calculator that isn't a basic math problem. I always get an error message saying invalid DIM.

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You must disable (deactivate) the Statistical Plots
Press [2nd][Y=] to open the STAT PLOTS configurator
Select 4:PlotsOff then ENTER to execute command.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 15, 2009

SOURCE: my graphing calculator won't graph anything

Go to your stat plot screen, and select option 4 (PlotsOff), Press Enter, and try to plot a normal graph again

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k24674

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  • Posted on Sep 10, 2009

SOURCE: How do I clear ERR: INVALID DIM

Hello,

Reset memory to default, the error will disappear.
[2nd][MEM][7][2][2] Defaults set.

Hope it helps

k24674

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  • Posted on Oct 16, 2009

SOURCE: WHen trying to graph anything, ERR: INVALID DIM

Hello,
The easiest and quickest way to start graphing is to reset the RAM. Press [2nd][MEM][7:Reset][1:All Ram][2:Reset], then [CLEAR] to clear the RAM Cleared Message and go to the main screen.
Hope it helps.

k24674

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  • Posted on Jan 16, 2010

SOURCE: ERR: INVALID DIM displayed on graphing calculator

The solution for the problem is simple. When you use the calculator to create statistical graphs, it is configured to accommodate the specificities of the problem. However that configuration remains set after you terminate the problem. So when you try to use the calculator to do other problems it uses the stored configuration parameters, which may be incompatible with the new problem. In particular, list of paired-variables must have the same dimensions: There must be the same number of elements in each list.

To make a long story short, you should make it a habit to reset the Ram every time you want to do a new problem. If for reasons of you own you do not want to reset the Ram, you can prevent this type of errors from occurring. This is how you do it.

  1. Press [2nd][Y=] (STATPLOT)
  2. Choose option [4:PlotsOff][ENTER]. Screen displays Done
  3. Press [2nd][0] (CATALOG)
  4. Press [PGRM] (C) to jump to first command that starts with c.
  5. Use arrow to scroll down to ClrAllLists, select it [ENTER]
  6. Calculator displays Done
  7. Start the new problem
To reset the Ram press [2nd][+] (MEM) [7:Reset][1:All Ram][2:Reset]. Press [CLEAR] to erase the Ram Cleared message.

kakima

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  • Posted on Jan 23, 2010

SOURCE: ERR:INVALID DIM

You're probably trying to graph a function that does not involve stat plot features. You can correct this by turning off the stat plot features. Press "2ND" "STAT PLOT" and then select 4:PlotsOff.

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You can tell us more about what your were trying to do, we may able to help. Reset memory to default, the error may disappear.
[2nd][MEM][7][2][2] Defaults set.

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this happened to me as well. i looked it up and heres what i found:
http://www.prenhall.com/divisions/esm/app/graphing/ti83/faq/faq.html

basically you have a stat plot on so to turn it off, press 2nd and then the Y= button to get to "Stat Plot"
one of them is turned on so press enter and select OFF. this should fix the problem!
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