Problems with FLash on E-300

[SharaLynn1984]

Hello! I have read the manuel several times and I just can't figure out why my flash isn't working. I know for sure that I have the settings right, but when I hold the button half down to meter I never even see the flashing lightning bolt saying that it's ready to take the picture! I have set it to a forced flash, but it's almost like the rest of the camera does not acknowledge that the flash is there. Did my bulb burn out?
Thanks for any info!