New MacBook Pro - user name and password question

Okay, I am fired up. I just opened my brand new MacBook Pro 15.4". I purchased it from MacMall and had them install Parallels (I use one program that is Windows only) and Office:mac 2008 Special Media Edition.
Since MacMall installed Office and Parallels (and then Windows XP Pro) they initially set up the user name and password for my MacBook Pro. The user name is simply "user" and there is no password. How can I go back and reset the user name and password at the system level?
BTW, this is my first Mac in 15 years! My firm uses all Windows based machines . . . except me now!
Message was edited by: J Perry

It is possible to either change the account's name, or create a new account. The first (changing the username), does NOT fully change the name. A version of your name (called the short name) remains unchanged.
Therefore, I recommend creating a NEW account. The procedure...
1) In the Apple menu, select "System Preferences".
2) Click "Accounts"
3) If locked, click the lock (lower-left corner) and login (guarantees you are the authorized person).
4) Click "+" to create a new account.
5) Assuming you want to be the administrator of your computer, setup the NEW ACCOUNT as "Administrator".
6) Enter your desired username.
7) Enter your desired shortname (can be the same, but no spaces and all lowercase).
8) Enter your desired password.
9) Click "Create Account".
However, the computer is still configured to automatically login the user "user" at startup. You can change this at the "Accounts" pane of "System Preferences" as well. Proceed...
10) Click "Login Option"
11) Change AUTOMATIC LOGIN to either "Disabled" or your new username (your choice).

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