Multi-layered buttons used psd

Newb here... I have a multi-layed psd file that I would like to use as button. Simply says Lesson 1. One layer is yellow, then white, then red for normal, active, and selected. What do I do to make each layer show as a button as I go from normal (yellow), to active or hovering over the button (white) to selected(red)? been messing with it for a while, but can't seem to get the right combo of actions in the button inspector, or whatever. thanks in advance!

Quick description:
Create the entire menu with background as the layered PSD
Set separate layers for different states (inactive, rollover, active)
Add the PSD as a Multilayer Menu
Draw button around your region designated as a button on the PSD
Make sure that only the background is turned on in the Menu settings in the inspector (checked, and other layers unchecked)
In the inspector for the button, select and check the layer for the appropriate state.
Check the state/display with the state/display buttons under the viewer.

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