Standard special move, by pressing 1 without moving. Side special move, by pressing 1 while moving sideways. Up special move, by pressing 1 while pressing up. (not necessarily jumping) Down special move, by pressing 1 while pressing down. Most up special moves can be used for recovery (see below). When using a GameCube controller, a Classic Controller, or a Wii remote with a Nunchuk, press the B button instead. You can also grab another fighter, by using the A and B with Wii Remote with Nunchuk, with Wii Remote, Z with controllers.
Go one of two paths: You can become a better fighter in the basic mode, or you can clear Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary. Either one is fine, and you will have to do both eventually, but the order you take care of them in matters. The first will be covered here, but that does not suggest that it comes before the other.
