Mac users, I need some help!!

[driver8]

My family has an iMac G5 that we bought a few years ago and it has worked great for us. The problem we are having is tha when we put the computer to sleep at night, in the morning, we cannot get the computer to start. To remedy this, I have been shutting it down and it starts up fine.

Now, a new problem has come up. When I first start up the computer and try to connect to the internet, the computer will not connect. I have to shut the computer down, unplug the computer, plug it back in, start it up and then it will connect to the internet.

I have researched a bunch of forums but have not really found a fix for this problem. If anyone has any suggestions for me as to how to fix this, I would greatly appreciate them.

Thanks!

[SoxFan]

1. You should have bought an Apple,,,wait, what?

I thought Apples never had any problems of any sort?

[meegbear]

8. Get a Mac!

Aren't I witty?

[Grey]

2. Have you gone to the mac computer group?

Lots of really smart people over there, will help all they can.

[struggle4progress]

3. iMac G5: How to Reset the SMU

The SMU (System Management Unit) is a microcontroller chip on the logic board that controls all power functions for your computer. If your computer is experiencing any power issue, resetting the SMU may resolve it. The SMU controls several functions, including:

Telling the computer when to turn on, turn off, sleep, wake, idle, and so on ...

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1767

[MrScorpio]

4. First up, are you connected by Wi Fi or Ethernet?

Second, do you have a software install disc?

[struggle4progress]

5. Resetting your Mac's PRAM and NVRAM

If your computer does not retain parameter RAM (PRAM) settings when it is turned off, this generally indicates that the battery needs to be changed.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379?viewlocale=en_US

[MrScorpio]

6. Good one

[driver8]

7. Thank you -- I think it might be the battery.

I tried resetting the PRAM, but this did not help.

I will change the battery.

Thanks, again!