Photoshop files don't come in as sequence

Hi all-
When I import a .psd file into FCP, it comes in as one layer. The icon in the bin isn't a sequence icon, it's the same icon as the "Video Generators" in my effects bins (the ones that say "ABC"). These files were created on a windows version of Photoshop, not sure what version number.
When I create a file in photoshop here (CS2) on the Mac and bring it in, it brings it in as it's supposed to, transparency, layers, and all....
I've done some searching on the boards and help... Nothing so far. Found this one, http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1076866&#1076866 , but it didn't help...
Any ideas? I hope this is something simple, and I"m just missing it... Thanks...

When you open the PC created files in Photoshop CS, does it preserve the layers? If so, I'd think a resave from CS is all you have to do to preserve the layers in FCP. If they have been flattened though, you don't have the layers in the original file anymore, and the only fix is another copy of these originals that isn't flattened.
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