How do i reset macbook pro 13" 10.6.8 (mid 2010 startup disk is full

I got my macbook pro 13" (mid 2010) (10.6.8) back from an ex and now I am stuck with his user login and I don't know the password. When I try to reset at startup by usingCommand 'O' I =get the message "Delete some files0your startup disk is full. I no longer have the startup discs, so I need help resetting.
THANKS A MILLION

To reset the password:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1274?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
Once you have the password reset, see if you can delete some files. If not, you may have to boot into single user mode by holding down the Command and S keys when you start up.

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