Increasing Memory Available To Run Applications - Motorola StarMax User Manual

Installing and Using Application Programs

Increasing memory available to run applications

Turning virtual memory on
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Removing software that you may not need
1. Start up your computer from the system software CD-ROM disc
2. Find and open the Installer program.
3. Click OK.
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You can increase the memory available to run your application
programs by changing memory settings and removing software
that you may not need. Each of these options is discussed below.
Virtual memory uses space on your computer's hard disk to create
extra random-access memory (RAM) to run your applications.
Virtual memory allows your computer to run more applications at
the same time, and to have more windows open at the same time,
but it can result in slightly slower performance. Also, some
application programs may not perform optimally when virtual
memory is turned on.
To turn virtual memory on or off, use the Memory control panel.
See the "Memory" topic area of Mac OS Guide, available in the
Guide (T) menu for more information.
You can remove or "uninstall" the software if you are not using it.
Removing software like this will make more disk space available.
To remove software, follow these steps:
that came with your computer.
For detailed steps, see Starting up from a CD-ROM disc on page 6-45.
The Installer's Welcome screen may appear.
The Easy Install dialog box appears.
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