diff --git a/docs/install.rst b/docs/install.rst
index 08d36e2..2e4effc 100644
--- a/docs/install.rst
+++ b/docs/install.rst
@@ -584,8 +584,14 @@ A default version of ``main.py`` is installed automatically when wasp-os initial
 formats the external flash as a file system.
 
 Most problems with normal mode operation occur either because ``main.py`` is
-missing, out-of-date or corrupt. These issues most commonly result in an
-entirely black screen when running the watch is running in normal mode.
+missing, out-of-date or corrupt, or because too many applications are being started
+by default, resulting in the system running out of RAM.
+
+Out of memory problems are best addressed by reducing the number of applications you
+have set to automatically load (auto_load in wasp.toml). If you are developing your
+own application, it is best that you load the minimal set of applications to have
+the maximum possible amount of available RAM and minimum fragmentation. For example,
+only autoloading the software app will get you the maximum amount of RAM.
 
 .. note::