Pardon us for the "mickey mouse" tutorial -- it is
too difficult for some. Too simple for others. Did you look
at any of the example files that are distributed with the
program?
Two links from the installation:
Example Files Summary Sheet - highlights each example file
Example Files Link to Objects - shows the first three example files (if
that many exist) that have a particular object.
Also, check out the EnergyPlus Example File Generator: