Explanation of this equation

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Let $H$ be a Hilbert space and $P: H \rightarrow H$ a linear mapping satisfying $P^2 = P$. Show that

$$F := ranP, P = P_F$$

with

$$ranP := \{Px | x \in H\}$$

Could someone please explain to me what $$P = P_F$$ means? What is $P_F$?

Any hints are more than welcome.