Mac OSX Start up disk

I have a message " Your Mac OSX start up disk has no more space available for application memory" Yet I have only used 20% of my 500gb capacity. Any help would be appreciated, pse.

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
That message tells you that you don't have enough RAM for applications. Open Activity Monitor (in /Applications/Utilities) and see which applications are taking RAM, and tell us which they are.
You will probably need more RAM. You can buy more RAM at OWC or Crucial > http://www.macsales.com

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+Insert your install disk and Restart, holding down the "C" key until grey Apple appears.+
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+Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in the left panel.+
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