Hi and welcome to EQ2.
Download: There are several downloadable patchs, plus a few extra voice-packs that you may be downloading in 25MB pieces. Check you Download Options tab on the Play screen. If you don't want the extra stuff, un-check the block. It's probably good to get it out of the way now, though.
Money: Cash is downplayed heavily, you can get most stuff you need from quests. At level 7, you should talk to every NPC you can and get quests. You will find that they are relativly simple, and they will give you cash, exp, and maybe an item (including armor).
Hunting and selling the drops is the easiest way to generate coin, although kinda slow.
Crafting: As stated, find the Wholesaler Tradeskill Instance and check in. They have all the crafting tables and much of the basic ingrediants to craft what you need.
Best thing to craft first is upgrades for all your Apprentice 1 spells/skills. As a Priest/Crafter on the IoR, I skilled up to level 9 and came out a Apprentice III Smite. You can do it yourself and it is inexpensive. Get your spells/skill up to at least Apprentice IV.
Remember, that to get the best quality (Pristine) product, the ingredient listed at the top of the recipe must begin as Pristine. All other items can be crude quality.
As a Scout (then Rogue/Bard/Predetor), you will have the use of Poisons (buy it then equip it then use it, forget what level it's available) and Bow (level 11). As soon as you can, get and use Poisons, as it will significantly increase your damage. Abrasive Goo is pretty common and a good starter.
Good luck!