Charge the battery has been out off charge for a long time and now it will not charge

that would be unknown

batteries don't have a life forever. And no one can predict the life time of a battery.
So many factors influence the lifetime. But if it is draining very fast, this mostly means it has reached the end of life. If the camera does not get excessive hot, it has nothing to do with the camera. It is just you need a new battery.
To keep a battery in shape for a longer time you should charge it also when the camera is not used. Like at least 4 times a year. Always charge the battery a day before you plan to use it. Don't over charge, like charging it every day. Don't leave it in the bright sun or on a hot place.
A new battery, should be charged and discharged a few times, before it gets a full charge.
The "New" battery you bought, could be in stock for a long time. Special when you could buy it very cheap.
Perhaps in a few days you say, he the battery works fine now. But if you did charge it 3 or more times and it still does not hold a charge. send the battery back (I hope you bought one with warranty)

If the cell phone battery is more than 3 - 4 years old then the battery could be worn out.Rechargeable batteries have a finite number of charge and discharge cycles andwill lose their charge capacity over time, i.e. won't charge to 100% andgradually the charge reduces until the battery won't charge up at all. OR Thebattery shows a 100% charge but when the adapter is disconnected the batterydrops off to zero capacity in a very short time. If the battery drops to anunacceptable charge level then the battery needs to be replaced.

If thelaptop battery is more than 3 - 4 years old then the battery could be worn out.Rechargeable batteries have a finite number of charge and discharge cycles andwill lose their charge capacity over time, i.e. won't charge to 100% andgradually the charge reduces until the battery won't charge up at all. OR Thebattery shows a 100% charge but when the adapter is disconnected the batterydrops off to zero capacity in a very short time. If the battery drops to anunacceptable charge level then the battery needs to be replaced.

Ifthe cell battery is more than 3 - 4 years old then the battery could be wornout. Rechargeable batteries have a finite number of charge and discharge cyclesand will lose their charge capacity over time, i.e. won't charge to 100% andgradually the charge reduces until the battery won't charge up atall. ORThe battery shows a 100% charge but when the adapter is disconnected thebattery drops off to zero capacity in a very short time. Ifthe battery drops to an unacceptable charge level then the battery needs to bereplaced.

First Time Charging

The amount of time it takes for your battery to fully charge depends on many factors, like your battery type and operating system. Many newer laptops will charge in 15 to 20 minutes, while others can take a few hours.

When you're charging your battery for the first time, charge it fully before using your laptop. You may have to go through a battery cycle a couple times before your battery begins performing at its maximum capability. To do this, charge your battery fully, let it discharge to about five percent, and then fully charge it again

Read more: For How Long Should One Charge a New Laptop Battery? ' eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/way_5261076_long-charge-new-laptop-battery.html#ixzz1GTAFQEz9

The first charge is - as you suspect - longer than the normal charge in order to "wake up" a battery that may have been on the shelf for a considerable time since manufacture. Typically 30 hours for the 2500mah batteries and 16 hours for the 1350mah.

I assume that your charger charges at a rate of 140 to 160 mA. This info is usually printed on the charger itself. (Quick chargers is a different story and the chargers are usually intelligent and can regulate the charging electronically.)

If your charger charges at a rate different to the typical 140/160mA, then increase or decrease the time for charging accordingly, i.e. reduce the charge time if the charge rate is higher. A good and safe test would be to check the batteries from time to time for heating. Stop the charging as soon as you find that the batteries are heating to anything warmer than a mild temperature rise.

Ifthe battery is more than 3 - 4 years old then the battery could be wornout. Rechargeable batteries have a finite number of charge and discharge cyclesand will lose their charge capacity over time, i.e. won't charge to 100% andgradually the charge reduces until the battery won't charge up atall. ORThe battery shows a 100% charge but when the adapter is disconnected thebattery drops off to zero capacity in a very short time. Ifthe battery drops to an unacceptable charge level then the battery needs to bereplaced.

usually 8 hours.

for first charge.

on a brand new battery

1. A blinking light indicates that the battery is not charging.
2. The steady light goes out (or turns green) when the battery is charged.
3. 6 to 8 hours for the initial charge.
4. Charging time after the initial charge depends on the length of time the battery was used and will increase over time as the battery gets older.
5. 2.25 hours of play time