Evince won't open multiple-file pdf package - says needs Adobe Reader 8

Hello and good evening.

Running Document Reader in Ubuntu 9.10, and when it tries to open a pdf, a splash screen appears that says the below, and I can't get any further through the menu items. How can I open these files without using Adobe Reader? Thanks, Sven.

    " Multiple files are bound together in this PDF Package.
Adobe recommends using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat version 8 or later to work with
documents contained within a PDF Package. By updating to the latest version, you’ll enjoy
the following benefits:
          • Efficient, integrated PDF viewing
          • Easy printing
          • Quick searches
                 Don’t have the latest version of Adobe Reader?
        Click here to download the latest version of Adobe Reader
                          If you already have Adobe Reader 8, click a file in this PDF Package to view it. "