Check out the "WPILib Users Guide" on the WPILib project on FIRSTForge. In addition look at the sample programs for some ideas. And lastly, you might want to look at the "Getting Started with C++" document here:
http://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/3120/m/7913.
If you still can't find what you're looking for go ahead and repost here.