I'm a first time gamer and having a very difficult time. Where can I get the cheats or the hints on getting the tools to get my way on the island? Please help!!

You need to pick up anything you can that you find in the area around you e.g. papayas, bottled water, etc, then trade with the different characters to get different tools to move through the game e.g. Charlie, Locke, Sawyer to name a few. To trade start to talk to them then goto the trade opption on the talk menu. hope this helps