Flash CS4 Link to a printable pdf file

First of all, I am having trouble importing a pdf file into my Flash CS4 project's library.
I need assistance making a link to a pdf file that is not currently on the internet.
That is, the end result I am looking for, is for someone to mouse click on a button which takes them to view a printable pdf file.
Any advise?
Suzanne

I don't have experience with incorporating pdf into Flash, but I found this blog/article that may be useful for you regarding pdf's and CS3... read thru the comments that others added as they identify a few options...
http://www.pixelwit.com/blog/2008/02/flash-cs3-pdf-integration/

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