How do I edit individual vector graphics on a background layer?

I am using Photoshop CS6. I have a .psd file with a background layer that has a sublayer called "bitmap".
I want to resize the rectangles on the background layer, and add additional "button" graphics, but am unable to edit any one shape.

I was a bit confused as there were vector masks and layer masks that I was able to reveal from the Layer menu.

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For me, freehep is the fifth hit when googling "java vector graphics library". But of course I don't get to "[Access hidden information|http://www.copernic.com/en/products/agent/index.html]" without paying up :).
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