LG

I recently purchased an AS680 LG Optimus and I couldn't remember my screen lock pattern. Well, after so many tries, the phone asked me to log in with my google account. I tried, but I keep getting denied. I checked my account with google on the desk top computer and everything checks out (passwords are correct, spelling of my name, etc...)

So my questions are:

1. Is there a way to bypass this? Even if it means a factory reset cheat, I'm okay with that. I just want to use the phone I paid for!

2. My service provider isn't in and I cannot get in to have my phone checked out until tomorrow evening. If they do a swap, I'll get a refurb. phone...Which I do not want. I paid for the new one yesterday! Are there any websites that may be helpful?!