How can I buy pass my forgotten screen lock without losing everything

Somehow last night in a semi asleep state I managed to change the initial secreen oack pasword and now I can't find away to get in.
If  try to backup or restore in iCloud is says it cant as the screen is locked.
thnx

Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Restore “...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

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