InDesign v 3.0 -- Linked files & Edit Original command problems

I am running InDesign v 3.0 and Photoshop CS5 on a new Mac Pro. When I use the Links pallet, after having selected a linked image with the black arrow, and choose "Edit Original", the image file will open in Apple Preview, rather than in Photoshop CS5. How do I specify it to open in PSCS5? Also, the "Update Link" menu is always greyed out so I cannot select it. Thanks!

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