Not enough memory, can't install startup disc

Hi
Thanks to iVMichael for getting me this far, I can't get to reply to his posts for some reason but I am using a really old computer.
I'm trying to install Mac OS X but I don't have enough memory on my mac book pro, how can I get access to my documents to move them whilst I'm in the Mac OS X Installer page.
Thanks

If you are in the middle of the installer- no way. You can try backing out.

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