#1, I would say, install V3.0 which was released a couple of weeks ago.
#2, read the Getting Started manual and work through the tutorials.
or
#3, Use the EnergyPlus file generator at
http://apps1.eere.energy. (popups must be enabled).gov/buildings/ energyplus/ cfm/inputs/
Linda
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